Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:05:13 -0400 http://www.stm-umc.org en-us © 2026 St. Matthew's United Methodist Church yes eae67125-6d03-52ef-a05c-64ed73b80d15 St. Matthew's UMC episodic false Located in Madison, Mississippi, St. Matthew's UMC is a family of faith reaching out to share the life-changing love and grace of Jesus. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) methodist church, madison, ms, united methodist podcast St. Matthew's UMC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7kbwa6fs7zemebf9p4bn5oso7xgj?.jpg http://www.stm-umc.org April 12, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Who We Are In our INTERSECTION message from April 12, Steve shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see that Jesus loves Thomas even with doubts. Because of this, we are a community that loves those who doubt, and our community is a place where people can ask questions.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 12, Steve shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see that Jesus loves Thomas even with doubts. Because of this, we are a community that loves those who doubt, and our community is a place where people can ask questions.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-19003352 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1457 full false April 12, 2026 - Traditional - Oh Me of Little Faith In our Traditional message from April 12, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see the story of "Doubting" Thomas.  We all have our doubts, and we serve a God who has overcome the grave itself.  He can handle our questions.

]]> In our Traditional message from April 12, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see the story of "Doubting" Thomas.  We all have our doubts, and we serve a God who has overcome the grave itself.  He can handle our questions.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-19003349 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1361 full false April 5, 2026 - INTERSECTION - What Will You Do? In our INTERSECTION Easter message, Brian shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10. We see that fear struck the guards and the women. The reality of Easter strikes us, too. But what will you do with this knowledge of the resurrection?

]]> In our INTERSECTION Easter message, Brian shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10. We see that fear struck the guards and the women. The reality of Easter strikes us, too. But what will you do with this knowledge of the resurrection?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18965640 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1441 full false April 5, 2026 - Traditional - What Will You Do? In our Easter message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10. We see that we sin, death, and the grave are liars. We are not defined by them.  We are free. But that freedom can be scary. What will we do with the hope that we have?

]]> In our Easter message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10. We see that we sin, death, and the grave are liars. We are not defined by them.  We are free. But that freedom can be scary. What will we do with the hope that we have?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18965636 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1471 full false April 3, 2026 - Good Friday - Behold the Man In our Good Friday Message, Brian shares with us from 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42.  We see so many involved in this pivotal moment. As we read this text, where do we find ourselves in this story? 

]]> In our Good Friday Message, Brian shares with us from 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42.  We see so many involved in this pivotal moment. As we read this text, where do we find ourselves in this story? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18960257 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 778 full false April 2, 2026 - Maundy Thursday - Family Meal Time In our Maundy Thursday sermon, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26. Every time we take communion, we retell our family story. We are forgiven. We are loved. But never forget what it cost. 

]]> In our Maundy Thursday sermon, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26. Every time we take communion, we retell our family story. We are forgiven. We are loved. But never forget what it cost. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18957258 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1335 full false Palm Sunday - INTERSECTION - Expectations In our INTERSECTION message from Palm Sunday, Steve shares with us about the expectations that the people of Jesus. If we are honest, we are much the same.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Palm Sunday, Steve shares with us about the expectations that the people of Jesus. If we are honest, we are much the same.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18926621 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1462 full false Palm Sunday - Traditional - Jesus Parade In our Traditional sermon from Palm Sunday, Andy shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-10. We see the people throw a parade for Jesus. But, the kingship they are looking for is not the kingship Jesus came to give. What will that do when Jesus is what they want?  What do we do?

]]> In our Traditional sermon from Palm Sunday, Andy shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-10. We see the people throw a parade for Jesus. But, the kingship they are looking for is not the kingship Jesus came to give. What will that do when Jesus is what they want?  What do we do?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18926615 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1462 full false March 22, 2026 - Traditional - Deliver Us From Evil In our Traditional sermon from March 22, Andy concludes our series on the Lord's Prayer by examining the phrase "Deliver us from evil."  We talk about temptation; how we all face it; what it looks like; and how do we stand against it.  God is always with us, even in temptation. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from March 22, Andy concludes our series on the Lord's Prayer by examining the phrase "Deliver us from evil."  We talk about temptation; how we all face it; what it looks like; and how do we stand against it.  God is always with us, even in temptation. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18888208 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1310 full false March 22, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Deliver us from Evil In our INTERSECTION service from March 22, Brian shares with us from the Lord's Prayer. What does it mean when we ask for the Lord to deliver us from evil? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from March 22, Brian shares with us from the Lord's Prayer. What does it mean when we ask for the Lord to deliver us from evil? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18888198 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1839 full false March 15, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Trespasses In our INTERSECTION service from March 15, Mary Beth shares with us about the power of God's forgiveness, but also about our call to forgive others. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from March 15, Mary Beth shares with us about the power of God's forgiveness, but also about our call to forgive others. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18857641 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1681 full false March 15, 2026 - Traditional - Forgive us our Trepasses In our Traditional sermon from March 15, 2026, Andy continues to share with us from the Lord's prayer as found in Matthew. We talk today about why some churches say "trespasses," others "sins," and others "debts."  This simple phrase tells us a lot about who we are and the depth of God's grace. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from March 15, 2026, Andy continues to share with us from the Lord's prayer as found in Matthew. We talk today about why some churches say "trespasses," others "sins," and others "debts."  This simple phrase tells us a lot about who we are and the depth of God's grace. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18857604 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1544 full false March 1, 2026 - Traditional - Thy Kingdom Come As we continue our look at the Lord's Prayer during this season of Lent, Steve shares with us what it means to pray "thy kingdom come, thy will be done."

]]> As we continue our look at the Lord's Prayer during this season of Lent, Steve shares with us what it means to pray "thy kingdom come, thy will be done."

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18770531 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1449 full false March 1, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Thy Kingdom Come As we continue our look at the Lord's Prayer during this season of Lent, Andy shares with us what it means to pray "thy kingdom come, thy will be done."  This is a dangerous prayer, but it is a prayer that can change the way we look at our lives.

]]> As we continue our look at the Lord's Prayer during this season of Lent, Andy shares with us what it means to pray "thy kingdom come, thy will be done."  This is a dangerous prayer, but it is a prayer that can change the way we look at our lives.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18770527 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1591 full false February 22, 2026 - Traditional - Hallowed Be Thy Name As we begin looking at the Lord's Prayer in this season of Lent, we turn to Matthew 6:9-13.  What does it mean to pray to Our Father, who art in Heaven?  What does it mean for us to say that His name is Holy?

]]> As we begin looking at the Lord's Prayer in this season of Lent, we turn to Matthew 6:9-13.  What does it mean to pray to Our Father, who art in Heaven?  What does it mean for us to say that His name is Holy?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18726407 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1568 full false February 22, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Hallowed be Thy Name In our INTERSECTION service from February 22, 2026, Mary Beth shares with us from the Lord's Prayer as found in Matthew 6: 9-13. What does it mean to say that God is Holy? And what does that mean for us?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from February 22, 2026, Mary Beth shares with us from the Lord's Prayer as found in Matthew 6: 9-13. What does it mean to say that God is Holy? And what does that mean for us?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18726403 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1837 full false February 15, 2026 - Traditonal - Go to Church In our Traditional message from February 15, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-15.  He explains why he considers himself a moderate. A moderate is not someone who does not have real theological or political thoughts and opinions. They will not break relationships over those differences.  This has been the historic reality of the United Methodist Church, and may it remain so 

]]> In our Traditional message from February 15, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-15.  He explains why he considers himself a moderate. A moderate is not someone who does not have real theological or political thoughts and opinions. They will not break relationships over those differences.  This has been the historic reality of the United Methodist Church, and may it remain so 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18687795 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1471 full false Febuary 15, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Where God Goes to Church In our INTERSECTION message from February 15, 2026, Steve shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. May we always be the kind of church where we know that God is in our midst.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 15, 2026, Steve shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. May we always be the kind of church where we know that God is in our midst.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18687784 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1772 full false February 8, 2026 - Traditional - All In In our Traditional message from February 8, 2026, Steve shares with us from Philippians 4:4-7. In our prayer lives, we find God, and we find that prayer, we are all in.

]]> In our Traditional message from February 8, 2026, Steve shares with us from Philippians 4:4-7. In our prayer lives, we find God, and we find that prayer, we are all in.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18645030 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1347 full false February 8, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Pray In our INTERSECTION message from February 8, 2026, Andy shares with us from Philippians 4:4-7. We have a God to whom we can take all things in prayer. As we seek Him in prayer, we find His love, grace, and mercy.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 8, 2026, Andy shares with us from Philippians 4:4-7. We have a God to whom we can take all things in prayer. As we seek Him in prayer, we find His love, grace, and mercy.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18645025 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1745 full false February 1, 2026 - INTERSECTION - The Living Word In our INTERSECTION message from February 1, 2026, Steve shares with us about the transformative power of God's living word! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 1, 2026, Steve shares with us about the transformative power of God's living word! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18610922 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1214 full false February 1, 2026 - Traditional - Read Your Bible In our sermon from February 1, 2026, Andy shares with us from Colossians 3:16-17. We are supposed to marinate ourselves in God's Word, let it drench up every part of who we are.  And when we do that, it will change how we live our very lives. 

]]> In our sermon from February 1, 2026, Andy shares with us from Colossians 3:16-17. We are supposed to marinate ourselves in God's Word, let it drench up every part of who we are.  And when we do that, it will change how we live our very lives. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18606285 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1341 full false January 25, 2026 - INTERSECTION - This is Eternal Life In our INTERSECTION sermon from January 25, 2026, Mary Beth shares with us from John 17: 1-3.  We see that eternal life, at its core, is about knowing Jesus. And that is a love you can know right now. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from January 25, 2026, Mary Beth shares with us from John 17: 1-3.  We see that eternal life, at its core, is about knowing Jesus. And that is a love you can know right now. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18563874 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 970 full false January 25, 2026 - Traditional - This is Eternal Life In our Traditional sermon from January 25, 2026, Andy shares from John 17:1-3. Jesus tells us here what eternal life is: know Him. We experience it every day, and when Jesus is in the center of life together, we have unity.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from January 25, 2026, Andy shares from John 17:1-3. Jesus tells us here what eternal life is: know Him. We experience it every day, and when Jesus is in the center of life together, we have unity.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18560131 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1214 full false January 18, 2026 - INTERSECTION - What We Are Made Of In our INTERSECTION message from January 18, 2026, Steve Casteel shares with uas about being salt and light. As we remember the "whys" of why we are here, we remember the importance of being salt and light. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 18, 2026, Steve Casteel shares with uas about being salt and light. As we remember the "whys" of why we are here, we remember the importance of being salt and light. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18528739 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1627 full false January 18, 2026- Traditional - Leaving a Mark In our Traditional message from January 19, 2026, Andy shares with us from Matthew 5: 13-16.  We all want to leave a mark, we want to leave a legacy.  By being salt and light, we see what a true legacy looks like. 

]]> In our Traditional message from January 19, 2026, Andy shares with us from Matthew 5: 13-16.  We all want to leave a mark, we want to leave a legacy.  By being salt and light, we see what a true legacy looks like. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18528736 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1732 full false January 11, 2026 - Traditional - Baptized In our message from January 11, 2026, Steve Casteel shares Matthew 3:13-17 with us.  We see the example Jesus' baptism. We see the power of knowing that He, and we, are God's beloved.

]]> In our message from January 11, 2026, Steve Casteel shares Matthew 3:13-17 with us.  We see the example Jesus' baptism. We see the power of knowing that He, and we, are God's beloved.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18489862 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1401 full false January 11, 2026 - INTERSECTION - Remember In our INTERSECTION message from January 11, 2026 Andy shares with us from Matthew 3: 13-17.  In our baptism, we remember who we are. We remember whose we are.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 11, 2026 Andy shares with us from Matthew 3: 13-17.  In our baptism, we remember who we are. We remember whose we are.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18489855 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1540 full false January 4, 2026 - INTERSECTION - We Are Still on a Journey....to Where? In our INTERSECTION message from January 4, 2026, Rev. Steve Casteel reminds us that just like the Wise Men, we are on a journey together. But to where?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 4, 2026, Rev. Steve Casteel reminds us that just like the Wise Men, we are on a journey together. But to where?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18451292 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1469 full false January 4, 2026 - Traditional - Hidden Heroes In our Epiphany Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men and their call to faithfulness above all else.  May that be our goal for this new year!

]]> In our Epiphany Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men and their call to faithfulness above all else.  May that be our goal for this new year!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18451289 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1208 full false December 28, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Praise the Lord In our INTERSECTION message from December 28, 2025, Brian shares with us from Psalm 148. Praise is the rhythm of our lives.  How will we keep that rhythm in the year to come?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 28, 2025, Brian shares with us from Psalm 148. Praise is the rhythm of our lives.  How will we keep that rhythm in the year to come?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18423078 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 899 full false December 28, 2025 - Traditional - Praise the Lord In our final sermon of the year for 2025, Andy looks at Psalm 148. We see the importance of praise to our lives; it is the metronome, it keeps the rhythm and beat to our lives.  Where was that rhythm of praise in 2025?  Where will you keep it in 2026?

]]> In our final sermon of the year for 2025, Andy looks at Psalm 148. We see the importance of praise to our lives; it is the metronome, it keeps the rhythm and beat to our lives.  Where was that rhythm of praise in 2025?  Where will you keep it in 2026?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18423069 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1077 full false December 21, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Love In our INTERSECTION message from December 21, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 1: 18-25. In Joseph's story, we see what love really looks like.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 21, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 1: 18-25. In Joseph's story, we see what love really looks like.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18395214 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 990 full false December 21, 2025 - Traditional - Love In our Traditional message from December 21, 2025, Andy look Matthew 1: 18-25.  We see in Joseph's story that love is not merely an emotion that we feel, but love is simple, kind, sacrificial actions. Love is not what we feel; it is what we do.

]]> In our Traditional message from December 21, 2025, Andy look Matthew 1: 18-25.  We see in Joseph's story that love is not merely an emotion that we feel, but love is simple, kind, sacrificial actions. Love is not what we feel; it is what we do.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18395209 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1326 full false December 7, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Peace In our INTERSECTION message from December 7, 2025, Brian looks at Matthew 3: 1-12. We see John the Baptist's call for repentance. That gift of repentance leads us to peace.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 7, 2025, Brian looks at Matthew 3: 1-12. We see John the Baptist's call for repentance. That gift of repentance leads us to peace.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18313753 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 681 full false December 7, 2025 - Traditional - Peace In our Traditional message from December 7, 2025, Andy shares with us from Matthew 3: 1-12. Repentance is a gift, because repentance reminds us just how much God loves us and longs to forgive us.

]]> In our Traditional message from December 7, 2025, Andy shares with us from Matthew 3: 1-12. Repentance is a gift, because repentance reminds us just how much God loves us and longs to forgive us.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18313752 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 937 full false November 30 2025 - Traditional - Hope In our Traditional message from the first Sunday of Advent, we look at Matthew 24, 36 44 we look at the hope that comes from Jesus' second coming. We heard this passage with fear, but that is not the intent.  He is not coming to get us, He is coming to save us!

]]> In our Traditional message from the first Sunday of Advent, we look at Matthew 24, 36 44 we look at the hope that comes from Jesus' second coming. We heard this passage with fear, but that is not the intent.  He is not coming to get us, He is coming to save us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18274979 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1240 full false November 30, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Hope In our message for the first Sunday of Advent, Brian and Mary Beth remind us that our hope is in Jesus' coming. He is coming to save us!

]]> In our message for the first Sunday of Advent, Brian and Mary Beth remind us that our hope is in Jesus' coming. He is coming to save us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18274974 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 981 full false November 23, 2025 - INTERSECTION - King of the Middle In our INTERSECTION service, Mary Beth preaches from Luke 23: 33-43.  We see Jesus upon the cross, and see His call to love, even those who may be different from us. He is Lord, and He loves us. He calls us to do the same, love all we meet.  His Lordship pushes us away from the edges of our society, but to the middle, where we smash idols and love all. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service, Mary Beth preaches from Luke 23: 33-43.  We see Jesus upon the cross, and see His call to love, even those who may be different from us. He is Lord, and He loves us. He calls us to do the same, love all we meet.  His Lordship pushes us away from the edges of our society, but to the middle, where we smash idols and love all. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18240071 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1436 full false November 23, 2025 - Traditional - Speaking Our Language In our Traditional sermon for November 23, 2025, Christ the King Sunday, we look at what it means to say that Christ is King?  His kingship is not like the earthly, human kings, but His kingship is found in His wounds. He inhabits our praise, but He also inhabits our suffering and hurts.  Jesus, alone, is King! 

]]> In our Traditional sermon for November 23, 2025, Christ the King Sunday, we look at what it means to say that Christ is King?  His kingship is not like the earthly, human kings, but His kingship is found in His wounds. He inhabits our praise, but He also inhabits our suffering and hurts.  Jesus, alone, is King! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18240065 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1232 full false November 16, 2025 - Confirmation Sunday - All Things New In our Confirmation message from November 16, 2025, Mary Beth Ashely Davis shares with us from Isaiah 65: 1-5.  God is making all things new, including us.  This isn't a future hope, but a present reality! 

]]> In our Confirmation message from November 16, 2025, Mary Beth Ashely Davis shares with us from Isaiah 65: 1-5.  God is making all things new, including us.  This isn't a future hope, but a present reality! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18200485 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1311 full false November 9, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Apple of God's Eye In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Psalm 17.  God is our defender and our shield because we are the apple of His eye.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Psalm 17.  God is our defender and our shield because we are the apple of His eye.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18162510 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1084 full false November 9, 2025 - Traditional - The Apple of God's Eye In our Traditional message from November 9, 2025, Andy shares with us form Psalm 17.  We see that we are the apple of God's eye. He will defend and He will protect us, because He truly loves us. 

]]> In our Traditional message from November 9, 2025, Andy shares with us form Psalm 17.  We see that we are the apple of God's eye. He will defend and He will protect us, because He truly loves us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18160039 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1042 full false October 26, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Son of Encouragement Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in what we can be, and what we are doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit. We need sons and daughters of encouragement!

]]> Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in what we can be, and what we are doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit. We need sons and daughters of encouragement!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18077190 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1108 full false October 26, 2025 - Traditional - Son of Encouragement In our Traditional sermon from October 26, 2025, Andy shares his favorite Biblical character, Barnabas.  Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in what we can be, and what we are doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit. We need sons and daughters of encouragement!

]]> In our Traditional sermon from October 26, 2025, Andy shares his favorite Biblical character, Barnabas.  Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in what we can be, and what we are doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit. We need sons and daughters of encouragement!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18077183 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1316 full false October 19, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Look Around We see in Luke 8: 1-3 that Mary and the other women supported Jesus' ministry. They were thankful for what He had done for them. That thanking should be our motivation as well! 

]]> We see in Luke 8: 1-3 that Mary and the other women supported Jesus' ministry. They were thankful for what He had done for them. That thanking should be our motivation as well! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18040986 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 539 full false October 19, 2025 - Traditional - Look Around In our sermon from October 19, Andy shares with us from Luke 8 1-3. We see how Mary and the other women gave to Jesus because they were thankful. Jesus has done so much for us; He deserves all that we can give Him.

]]> In our sermon from October 19, Andy shares with us from Luke 8 1-3. We see how Mary and the other women gave to Jesus because they were thankful. Jesus has done so much for us; He deserves all that we can give Him.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-18038510 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 847 full false October 12, 2025- INTERSECTION - The More You Know In our message from October 12, 2025, Andy shares with us from Genesis 14:17-24.  Where does tithing come from? Why is it important? We see Abram gives 10% of what he has to Melkizedek, the first tithe in scripture.

]]> In our message from October 12, 2025, Andy shares with us from Genesis 14:17-24.  Where does tithing come from? Why is it important? We see Abram gives 10% of what he has to Melkizedek, the first tithe in scripture.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17998707 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 757 full false October 12, 2025- Traditional - The More You Know In our message from October 12, 2025, Andy shares with us from Genesis 14:17-24.  Where does tithing come from? Why is it important? We see Abram gives 10% of what he has to Melkizedek, who is a spiritual forerunner to Jesus (Psalm 110, Hebrews 7).  He had a vision for what God was doing. It is the same for us. That is why we give.

]]> In our message from October 12, 2025, Andy shares with us from Genesis 14:17-24.  Where does tithing come from? Why is it important? We see Abram gives 10% of what he has to Melkizedek, who is a spiritual forerunner to Jesus (Psalm 110, Hebrews 7).  He had a vision for what God was doing. It is the same for us. That is why we give.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17998701 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1196 full false October 5, 2025 - INTERSECTION - On the Use of Money In our INTERSECTION sermon from October 5, 2025, Brian shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10.  We are reminded of Wesley's call to the first Methodists—to earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from October 5, 2025, Brian shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10.  We are reminded of Wesley's call to the first Methodists—to earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17964334 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 706 full false October 5, 2025 - Traditional - On the Use of Money In our Traditional message from October 5, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10.  Wesley told the early Methodists to "earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can."  Our budget is our greatest theological statement.  

]]> In our Traditional message from October 5, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10.  Wesley told the early Methodists to "earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can."  Our budget is our greatest theological statement.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17964297 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1411 full false September 28, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Scripture Way of Salvation: Sanctifying Grace In our final message on the Scripture Way of Salvation, Brian shares with us, from Mark, Jesus's greatest commandment to us, to love God and neighbor. This is what sanctification truly looks like! 

]]> In our final message on the Scripture Way of Salvation, Brian shares with us, from Mark, Jesus's greatest commandment to us, to love God and neighbor. This is what sanctification truly looks like! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17923265 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1064 full false September 28, 2025 - Traditional - Scripture Way of Salvation: Sanctifying Grace Our sermon got dropped today. Andy gives us a quick recap of the sermon. We see that holiness is love when God sanctifies us through His grace, we are able to love, forgive, and extend mercy. In a cold world, that shows the effect Jesus has on our lives!

]]> Our sermon got dropped today. Andy gives us a quick recap of the sermon. We see that holiness is love when God sanctifies us through His grace, we are able to love, forgive, and extend mercy. In a cold world, that shows the effect Jesus has on our lives!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17920575 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 576 full false September 21, 2025 - Traditional - The Scripture Way of Salvation: Justifying Grace As part of our series "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we look at Justifying Grace. This form of grace is what we see in "getting saved," or a "profession of faith," or "conversion."  This is when we walk through the door and enter the house, when we truly follow Jesus.  And this step is all about grace! 

]]> As part of our series "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we look at Justifying Grace. This form of grace is what we see in "getting saved," or a "profession of faith," or "conversion."  This is when we walk through the door and enter the house, when we truly follow Jesus.  And this step is all about grace! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17884066 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1609 full false September 21, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Scripture Way of Salvation: Justifying Grace As part of our series "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we look at Justifying Grace. This form of grace is what we see in "getting saved," or a "profession of faith," or "conversion."  This is when we walk through the door and enter the house, when we truly follow Jesus.  And this step is all about grace!

]]> As part of our series "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we look at Justifying Grace. This form of grace is what we see in "getting saved," or a "profession of faith," or "conversion."  This is when we walk through the door and enter the house, when we truly follow Jesus.  And this step is all about grace!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17884072 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1101 full false Septemer 14, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Scripture Way of Salvation: Prevenient Grace In our series on Wesley's understanding of Salvation, "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we talk about Prevenient Grace, the grace that goes before our conversion. God is always seeking us, calling us, saving us

]]> In our series on Wesley's understanding of Salvation, "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we talk about Prevenient Grace, the grace that goes before our conversion. God is always seeking us, calling us, saving us

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17842927 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1215 full false September 14, 2025 - Traditional - The Scripture Way of Salvation: Prevenient Grace In our series on Wesley's understanding of Salvation, "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we talk about Prevenient Grace, the grace that goes before our conversion. God is always seeking us, calling us, saving us. He doesn't love us because we are perfect. He loves us because He is perfect.

]]> In our series on Wesley's understanding of Salvation, "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we talk about Prevenient Grace, the grace that goes before our conversion. God is always seeking us, calling us, saving us. He doesn't love us because we are perfect. He loves us because He is perfect.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17842925 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1404 full false September 7, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Alls This month, we will be looking at what it is that United Methodists believe about salvation. We'll look at what Wesley called "The Scripture Way of Salvation." We begin this series with these key points - all are made in the image of God, all need Jesus, all can be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

]]> This month, we will be looking at what it is that United Methodists believe about salvation. We'll look at what Wesley called "The Scripture Way of Salvation." We begin this series with these key points - all are made in the image of God, all need Jesus, all can be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17804760 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 773 full false September 7, 2025 - Traditional - The Alls This month, we will be looking at what it is that United Methodists believe about salvation. We'll look at what Wesley called "The Scripture Way of Salvation." We begin this series with these key points - all are made in the image of God, all need Jesus, all can be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

]]> This month, we will be looking at what it is that United Methodists believe about salvation. We'll look at what Wesley called "The Scripture Way of Salvation." We begin this series with these key points - all are made in the image of God, all need Jesus, all can be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17804756 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1245 full false August 31, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Calm in the Storm Brian shares with us from Matthew 8: 23-27. We see Jesus calm the storm, and we know that no matter the storm in our lives, Jesus can calm it and bring life.

]]> Brian shares with us from Matthew 8: 23-27. We see Jesus calm the storm, and we know that no matter the storm in our lives, Jesus can calm it and bring life.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17763649 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 837 full false August 31, 2025 - Traditional - Calm in the Storm In our final sermon from our Three Simple Rules series, we look at Matthew 8:23-27. We see Jesus calm the storm. Where in our lives do we find God?  Build your life around that, and no matter the storm, we will find life.

]]> In our final sermon from our Three Simple Rules series, we look at Matthew 8:23-27. We see Jesus calm the storm. Where in our lives do we find God?  Build your life around that, and no matter the storm, we will find life.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17763634 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1285 full false August 24, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Say in Love with God In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us the importance of our spiritual disciplines and the difference they can make in our faith!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us the importance of our spiritual disciplines and the difference they can make in our faith!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17724942 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1011 full false August 24, 2025 - Traditional - Stay in Love with God In our Traditional message from August 24, 2025, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2 12-13. We are called to place ourselves in a position to experience God, and then God will do the rest.  In our disciples, we are faithful, but God does the work!

]]> In our Traditional message from August 24, 2025, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2 12-13. We are called to place ourselves in a position to experience God, and then God will do the rest.  In our disciples, we are faithful, but God does the work!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17724939 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1008 full false August 17, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Do Good As we continue our series "Three Simple Rules" we take time to talk about how doing good makes a real difference in our lives and in the life of the world. 

]]> As we continue our series "Three Simple Rules" we take time to talk about how doing good makes a real difference in our lives and in the life of the world. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17684370 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1052 full false August 17, 2025 - Traditional - Do Good As we continue our series "Three Simple Rules," we look at what it means to do good. How do our simple acts of goodness make a real difference in the world? How do they help us build our lives around Jesus? 

]]> As we continue our series "Three Simple Rules," we look at what it means to do good. How do our simple acts of goodness make a real difference in the world? How do they help us build our lives around Jesus? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17684368 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1041 full false August 10, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Do No Harm As we continue looking at Wesley's Rules for the Methodists, we look at his first rule for us to live by, Do No Harm. In our divided world, often doing no harm is the first best thing we can do! 

]]> As we continue looking at Wesley's Rules for the Methodists, we look at his first rule for us to live by, Do No Harm. In our divided world, often doing no harm is the first best thing we can do! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17648931 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1232 full false August 10, 2025 - Traditional - Do No Harm As we continue in our series "Three Simple Rules," we examine Wesley's call to the early Methodists to "Do No Harm." We may not always know the right thing to say, but we generally know what not to do. Sometimes the first step of healing is to avoid doing harm. 

]]> As we continue in our series "Three Simple Rules," we examine Wesley's call to the early Methodists to "Do No Harm." We may not always know the right thing to say, but we generally know what not to do. Sometimes the first step of healing is to avoid doing harm. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17648920 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1225 full false August 3, 2025 - INTERSECTION - A Rule? In our INTERSECTION sermon for August 3, 2025 Brian shares with us how we can better build our lives around what God is doing in our lives in this new school year!

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon for August 3, 2025 Brian shares with us how we can better build our lives around what God is doing in our lives in this new school year!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17607892 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 754 full false August 3, 2025 - Traditional - A Rule? As we start our new series in August, talking about the "Three Simple Rules," we take time to talk about what it means to have a rule.  We look at Deuteronomy 6:1-8 and talk about how it is, in the busyness of our lives, we build our lives around God.

]]> As we start our new series in August, talking about the "Three Simple Rules," we take time to talk about what it means to have a rule.  We look at Deuteronomy 6:1-8 and talk about how it is, in the busyness of our lives, we build our lives around God.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17607798 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1135 full false July 27, 2025 - INTERSECTION - On the Road with John the Revelator In the last of our summer sermon series, we take a road trip with John the Revelator.  Take a moment to learn what this last book of the Bible teaches us!

]]> In the last of our summer sermon series, we take a road trip with John the Revelator.  Take a moment to learn what this last book of the Bible teaches us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17571484 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1253 full false July 27, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with John the Revelator In our last series from our summer "Road Trip" series, we look at John the Revelator. While this book can be, and is, confusing, this book reminds us of this central truth. God wins!  We are a people of hope! 

]]> In our last series from our summer "Road Trip" series, we look at John the Revelator. While this book can be, and is, confusing, this book reminds us of this central truth. God wins!  We are a people of hope! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17571482 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1612 full false July 13, 2025 - INTERSECTION - On the Road with Priscilla and Aquila In our INTERSECTION  sermon from July 13, Brian shares with us the story of Priscilla and Aquila.  We see in their lives the power of welcome and hospitality.

]]> In our INTERSECTION  sermon from July 13, Brian shares with us the story of Priscilla and Aquila.  We see in their lives the power of welcome and hospitality.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17498011 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1098 full false July 13, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with Priscilla and Aquila In our Traditional sermon from July 13, Andy shares with us the story of Priscilla and Aquila.  We see in their lives the power of welcome and hospitality.  Their love changed Apollo's life and, through that, so many others!

]]> In our Traditional sermon from July 13, Andy shares with us the story of Priscilla and Aquila.  We see in their lives the power of welcome and hospitality.  Their love changed Apollo's life and, through that, so many others!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17498008 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1270 full false June 22, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with Deborah In our Road Trip Series, we look at Deborah, this great female judge and leader of the people. Her story, and all the book of Judges, shows how God will use unexpected people, like "them" and like us.

]]> In our Road Trip Series, we look at Deborah, this great female judge and leader of the people. Her story, and all the book of Judges, shows how God will use unexpected people, like "them" and like us.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17378489 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1478 full false June 22, 2025- INTERSECTION - On the Road with Deborah In our INTERSECTION message from June 22, we look closer at the life of Deborah. This judge was an unexpected person whom God uses. God uses all kinds of wonderfully unexpected people!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 22, we look closer at the life of Deborah. This judge was an unexpected person whom God uses. God uses all kinds of wonderfully unexpected people!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17378486 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1279 full false June 15, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with Joseph In our Traditional message from June 15, 2025, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 13-23.  Joseph had plans for his life, good plans, but God came and upended all of these. Even though Joseph may not have understood it completely at first, he remained faithful. That's our call. Not perfection. Faithfulness.

]]> In our Traditional message from June 15, 2025, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 13-23.  Joseph had plans for his life, good plans, but God came and upended all of these. Even though Joseph may not have understood it completely at first, he remained faithful. That's our call. Not perfection. Faithfulness.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17341519 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1497 full false June 15, 2025 - INTERSECTION - On the Road with Joseph In our "Road Trip" series, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 13-23. We look at Joseph and how he was faithful to God, even when he was unsure. He trusted in God, even when it didn't always make sense!

]]> In our "Road Trip" series, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 13-23. We look at Joseph and how he was faithful to God, even when he was unsure. He trusted in God, even when it didn't always make sense!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17341514 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1183 full false INTERSECTION - On the Road with the Church In our Pentecost sermon, we read from Acts 21:1-21. We see that on this day, the Spirit was given to us. The church was born, but within that, the hope of Glory is Christ with us. We each have the Spirit, and we are called to that Good News of Jesus Christ with us outside the walls, into all the world!

]]> In our Pentecost sermon, we read from Acts 21:1-21. We see that on this day, the Spirit was given to us. The church was born, but within that, the hope of Glory is Christ with us. We each have the Spirit, and we are called to that Good News of Jesus Christ with us outside the walls, into all the world!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17305508 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 908 full false June 8, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with the Church In our Pentecost sermon, Andy shares with us from Acts 21:1-21. We see that on this day, the Spirit was given to us. The church was born, but within that, the hope of Glory is Christ with us. We each have the Spirit, and we are called to that Good News of Jesus Christ with us outside the walls, into all the world! 

]]> In our Pentecost sermon, Andy shares with us from Acts 21:1-21. We see that on this day, the Spirit was given to us. The church was born, but within that, the hope of Glory is Christ with us. We each have the Spirit, and we are called to that Good News of Jesus Christ with us outside the walls, into all the world! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17301814 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1395 full false June 1, 2025 - Traditional - On the Road with Abraham Our VBS will explore different Road Trips in Scripture, so throughout the summer, in our sermons, we will examine various individuals who traveled with God. Today, we'll look at Abraham and the road trip of faith that takes us, with all of our faithfulness and faults.

]]> Our VBS will explore different Road Trips in Scripture, so throughout the summer, in our sermons, we will examine various individuals who traveled with God. Today, we'll look at Abraham and the road trip of faith that takes us, with all of our faithfulness and faults.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17263033 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1225 full false June 1, 2025 - INTERSECTION - On the Road with Abraham Our VBS will explore different Road Trips in Scripture, so throughout the summer, in our sermons, we will examine various individuals who traveled with God. Today, we'll look at Abraham and the road trip of faith that takes us, with all of our faithfulness and faults.

]]> Our VBS will explore different Road Trips in Scripture, so throughout the summer, in our sermons, we will examine various individuals who traveled with God. Today, we'll look at Abraham and the road trip of faith that takes us, with all of our faithfulness and faults.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17263032 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1335 full false May 18, 2025 - Traditional - A Harvest In our Sunday sermon from May 18, 2025, Andy shares with us from Acts 11 1-18, the Lord pushes Peter to be uncomfortable, and to love people that can be hard to love. Let us not look at the world and see enemies where the Lord sees a harvest. 

]]> In our Sunday sermon from May 18, 2025, Andy shares with us from Acts 11 1-18, the Lord pushes Peter to be uncomfortable, and to love people that can be hard to love. Let us not look at the world and see enemies where the Lord sees a harvest. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17184999 Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1380 full false May 11, 2025 - Baccalaureate Service - Living Water for the Wounded In our Baccalaureate Service sermon, Mary Beth shares with us from John 4. In His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see Jesus look past labels and see her. And love her.  Jesus offers us grace, which, like water, flows to the broken places of our lives.

]]> In our Baccalaureate Service sermon, Mary Beth shares with us from John 4. In His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see Jesus look past labels and see her. And love her.  Jesus offers us grace, which, like water, flows to the broken places of our lives.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17140698 Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1482 full false May 4, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Most Important Questions Come to the table: Just like the day on the seashore, Jesus is waiting to meet you. Jesus has answers for your questions. He has questions for you. He is waiting. He wants you to follow him and feed his sheep.

]]> Come to the table: Just like the day on the seashore, Jesus is waiting to meet you. Jesus has answers for your questions. He has questions for you. He is waiting. He wants you to follow him and feed his sheep.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17097693 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1461 full false May 4, 2025 - Traditional - Calling Your Name In our Traditional message from May 4, 2025, Andy shares with us from John 21: 1-19. We see Jesus restore Peter. He forgives Peter's sin and restores him.  He calls Peter by his name. Today, Jesus will restore. Listen for Him calling your name.

]]> In our Traditional message from May 4, 2025, Andy shares with us from John 21: 1-19. We see Jesus restore Peter. He forgives Peter's sin and restores him.  He calls Peter by his name. Today, Jesus will restore. Listen for Him calling your name.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17097690 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1344 full false April 27, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Why Are You Afraid? In our INTERSECTION message from April 27, 2025, Mary Beth looks at John 20 19-31. We see Thomas and his doubts, but we also see the disciples and their fear. Why are you afraid? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 27, 2025, Mary Beth looks at John 20 19-31. We see Thomas and his doubts, but we also see the disciples and their fear. Why are you afraid? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17056368 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1740 full false April 27, 2025 - Traditional - Why Are You Afraid? In our Traditional message from April 27, Brian shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see the story of Thomas and his doubts, but this is, more importantly, a story of fear. Today, even in light of the resurrection, what are you afraid of?

]]> In our Traditional message from April 27, Brian shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see the story of Thomas and his doubts, but this is, more importantly, a story of fear. Today, even in light of the resurrection, what are you afraid of?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17056125 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1113 full false April 20. 2025 - INTERSECTION - Easter - He is Risen In our INTERSECTION Easter message, Brian shares with us from John 20: 1-18.  We as Christians have our great hope, because of Easter. He is risen! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION Easter message, Brian shares with us from John 20: 1-18.  We as Christians have our great hope, because of Easter. He is risen! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17010060 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1100 full false April 20, 2025 - Traditional - Easter - Tell the Story In our Easter sermon from our Traditional service, Andy looks at the story of John, Peter, and Mary, and how they came to believe in the resurrection. We don't need any gimmicks. We have the greatest story of all time, as Christians. He is Risen!  He is risen indeed! 

]]> In our Easter sermon from our Traditional service, Andy looks at the story of John, Peter, and Mary, and how they came to believe in the resurrection. We don't need any gimmicks. We have the greatest story of all time, as Christians. He is Risen!  He is risen indeed! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17009975 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1502 full false April 18, 2025 - Good Friday - On the Cross In our Good Friday message, Brian shares with us the true power of the cross.

]]> In our Good Friday message, Brian shares with us the true power of the cross.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17005045 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 792 full false April 17, 2025 - Maundy Thursday - In the End In our Maundy Thursday service, Andy preaches from John 13. Before He goes to the cross, Jesus leaves with His disciples, and each of us, three things. An example of service. The promise of presence. And a new command. 

]]> In our Maundy Thursday service, Andy preaches from John 13. Before He goes to the cross, Jesus leaves with His disciples, and each of us, three things. An example of service. The promise of presence. And a new command. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-17001099 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1213 full false April 16, 2025 - Holy Wednesday In our Holy Wednesday Message from our combined service with St. Columb's Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon shares about Jesus's all-embracing love, which takes in Peter, Judas, and even each of us. 

]]> In our Holy Wednesday Message from our combined service with St. Columb's Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon shares about Jesus's all-embracing love, which takes in Peter, Judas, and even each of us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16994906 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 663 full false April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday - Traditional - Can You Feel It? In our traditional Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Luke 19: 28-40. On this Palm Sunday, we see Jesus enter Jerusalem. The energy is eclectic. But the next step for everyone is always the hardest step.

]]> In our traditional Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Luke 19: 28-40. On this Palm Sunday, we see Jesus enter Jerusalem. The energy is eclectic. But the next step for everyone is always the hardest step.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16974147 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1375 full false April 13, 2025 - Palm Suday - INTERSECTION - Radical Faith We welcome our guest preacher, our incoming District Superintendent, the Rev. Trey Haper, to share with us on Palm Sunday from Luke 19: 28-40. Jesus's entry into Jerusalem changed everything. 

]]> We welcome our guest preacher, our incoming District Superintendent, the Rev. Trey Haper, to share with us on Palm Sunday from Luke 19: 28-40. Jesus's entry into Jerusalem changed everything. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16974142 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1604 full false April 6, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Consequences and Hope In our INTERSECTION message from April 6, 2025, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22. We are reminded that our sins have consequences, but we always have hope in Jesus. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 6, 2025, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22. We are reminded that our sins have consequences, but we always have hope in Jesus. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16929911 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 889 full false April 6, 2025 - Traditional - Consequences and Hope In our Traditional message from April 6, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22. All are dead through Adam, but through Christ, all can live. We are more than our failures. We can live because of Jesus!

]]> In our Traditional message from April 6, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22. All are dead through Adam, but through Christ, all can live. We are more than our failures. We can live because of Jesus!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16926437 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 996 full false March 30, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Jesus's Last Temptation In our INTERSECTION message from March 30, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 4: 1-11. We see Jesus be tempted to worship someone other than God. What do we learn from this for our own lives?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 30, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 4: 1-11. We see Jesus be tempted to worship someone other than God. What do we learn from this for our own lives?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16900371 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1145 full false March 30, 2025 - Traditional - Jesus's Third Temptation In our Traditional message from March 30, 2023, we look at Jesus's third temptation. This one cuts the heart of all other temptations.  Who are we? Where does our allegiance lie? We also learn this truth - temptation is always a lie.

]]> In our Traditional message from March 30, 2023, we look at Jesus's third temptation. This one cuts the heart of all other temptations.  Who are we? Where does our allegiance lie? We also learn this truth - temptation is always a lie.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16884889 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 956 full false March 23, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Jesus's Second Temptation We return again to Matthew 4: 1-11 as we look at Jesus's temptation.  In our INTERSECTION service from March 23, 2025, Andy shares with us the great choice for Jesus. Would He trust the Father to take care of Him? We face the same choice today. 

]]> We return again to Matthew 4: 1-11 as we look at Jesus's temptation.  In our INTERSECTION service from March 23, 2025, Andy shares with us the great choice for Jesus. Would He trust the Father to take care of Him? We face the same choice today. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16845212 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1770 full false March 23, 2025 - Traditional - Jesus's Second Temptation In our Traditional message from March 23, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 4: 1-11. We see Jesus wrestle with this temptation: does He really trust the Father to take care of Him? 

]]> In our Traditional message from March 23, 2025, Brian shares with us from Matthew 4: 1-11. We see Jesus wrestle with this temptation: does He really trust the Father to take care of Him? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16845200 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1400 full false March 16, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Jesus's First Temptation Over the next few weeks, we'll look more closely at Jesus's temptation.  Today, we look at the first of His three temptations, turning stone into bread. What is the temptation here? What is happening in this text? 

]]> Over the next few weeks, we'll look more closely at Jesus's temptation.  Today, we look at the first of His three temptations, turning stone into bread. What is the temptation here? What is happening in this text? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16805342 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1289 full false March 16, 2025 - Traditional: Jesus's First Temptation Over the next three Sundays, we will examine Jesus's temptations more closely, each individually. Today, we examine the temptation to turn stones into bread. What was happening here? What is this temptation actually about?

]]> Over the next three Sundays, we will examine Jesus's temptations more closely, each individually. Today, we examine the temptation to turn stones into bread. What was happening here? What is this temptation actually about?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16803333 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1051 full false March 9, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Not Overcome In the opening sermon for our Lenten series on Temptation, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13. We are not overcome by our temptation!  Jesus is with us! 

]]> In the opening sermon for our Lenten series on Temptation, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13. We are not overcome by our temptation!  Jesus is with us! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16764554 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1323 full false March 9, 2025 - Traditional - Not Overcome In the first sermon in our Lenten series "Temptation," Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13.  We see how no temptations have ever come upon us that have not been faced before. We are not overcome by temptation, and Jesus shows us the way out! 

]]> In the first sermon in our Lenten series "Temptation," Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13.  We see how no temptations have ever come upon us that have not been faced before. We are not overcome by temptation, and Jesus shows us the way out! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16761797 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1246 full false March 5, 2025 - Ash Wednesday - In Secret In our Ash Wednesday Sermon from March 5, 2025, we look at Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-21. Jesus tells His followers that when they fast and pray, they should do so in secret. During this Lenten season, may we spend time in secret, giving Jesus the room He needs to draw us close. 

]]> In our Ash Wednesday Sermon from March 5, 2025, we look at Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-21. Jesus tells His followers that when they fast and pray, they should do so in secret. During this Lenten season, may we spend time in secret, giving Jesus the room He needs to draw us close. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16746672 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1229 full false March 2, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Vine In the last sermon in our "I Am" series, Andy shares with us from John 15:1-5. Here, we see Jesus tell us that He is the vine. But, he also tells us this: we are the branches. And for us to live, we must abide, or be rooted, in Him, and Him alone. 

]]> In the last sermon in our "I Am" series, Andy shares with us from John 15:1-5. Here, we see Jesus tell us that He is the vine. But, he also tells us this: we are the branches. And for us to live, we must abide, or be rooted, in Him, and Him alone. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16721078 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1055 full false March 2, 2025 - INTERSECTION - I Am the Vine In our INTERSECTION sermon from March 2, 2025, Brian shares with us John 15: 1-5. We see that Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. He is our life! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from March 2, 2025, Brian shares with us John 15: 1-5. We see that Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. He is our life! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16721081 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0500 1058 full false February 23, 2025 - INTERSECTION - I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life In our INTERSECTION service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life."  He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life."  He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16682147 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1400 full false February 23, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life In our Traditional service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life."  He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.

]]> In our Traditional service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life."  He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16678857 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1345 full false February 16, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Emotions In our INTERSECTION message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Erin Hicks shares with us about the power of emotion within our lives and our spiritual journey.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Erin Hicks shares with us about the power of emotion within our lives and our spiritual journey.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16663456 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1226 full false February 16, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Resurrection In our Traditional message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Trey Haper shares with us from John 11:25. What does it mean when Jesus says I Am the Resurrection?

]]> In our Traditional message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Trey Haper shares with us from John 11:25. What does it mean when Jesus says I Am the Resurrection?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16663442 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1066 full false February 9, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Good Shepherd In our Traditional service from February 9, 2025, Steve Casteel shares with us from John 10: 11; 14.  What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?

]]> In our Traditional service from February 9, 2025, Steve Casteel shares with us from John 10: 11; 14.  What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16663440 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1278 full false February 9, 2025 - INTERSECTION - I Am the Good Shepherd In our INTERSECTION service from February 9, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 10: 11; 14.  What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from February 9, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 10: 11; 14.  What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16663353 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1324 full false February 2, 2025 - INTERSECTION - I Am the Light of the World In our INTERSECTION message from February 2, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. What does it mean when Jesus says that He is the Light of the World? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 2, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. What does it mean when Jesus says that He is the Light of the World? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16550869 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1024 full false February 2, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Light of the World In our Traditional Message, Andy shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. As we continue our series "I Am," looking at the I Am statements of Jesus, we talk about what it means to say that Jesus is the Light of the World. How is He light in our lives and in the world? 

]]> In our Traditional Message, Andy shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. As we continue our series "I Am," looking at the I Am statements of Jesus, we talk about what it means to say that Jesus is the Light of the World. How is He light in our lives and in the world? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16550866 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1457 full false January 26, 2025 - Combined Worship - What Now Shall We Do? In our Combined Worship service from January 26, 2025,  Bishop Bill McAlilly shares with us from Luke 4: 14-21. Jesus calls us to follow Him. He is the way and He bids us to follow Him, above all else! 

]]> In our Combined Worship service from January 26, 2025,  Bishop Bill McAlilly shares with us from Luke 4: 14-21. Jesus calls us to follow Him. He is the way and He bids us to follow Him, above all else! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16506533 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2302 full false January 19, 2025 - INTERSECTION - I Am the Bread of Life In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 6: 35-41. Jesus is the bread of life. What does this mean to our life and to our faith? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 6: 35-41. Jesus is the bread of life. What does this mean to our life and to our faith? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16465743 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1039 full false January 19, 2025 - Traditional - I Am the Bread of Life In our Traditional message from January 19, 2025, Andy shares with us from John 6: 35-41.  In the first of our series about the "I Am statements of Jesus, we see that He is the Bread. We unpack what it means to feast on the goodness of Jesus. 

]]> In our Traditional message from January 19, 2025, Andy shares with us from John 6: 35-41.  In the first of our series about the "I Am statements of Jesus, we see that He is the Bread. We unpack what it means to feast on the goodness of Jesus. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16465737 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1456 full false January 12, 2025 - INTERSECTION - Promises In our INTERSECTION message from January 12, 2025, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 15-22.  We see here the power of the promises that are made by us and to us in our baptism.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 12, 2025, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 15-22.  We see here the power of the promises that are made by us and to us in our baptism.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16427375 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1421 full false January 12, 2025 - Traditional - Promises In our Traditional message from January 12, 2025, Andy shares from Luke 2: 15-22. On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we talk about the promises we make to God in our baptism, but more importantly, we talk about the promise God makes to us.

]]> In our Traditional message from January 12, 2025, Andy shares from Luke 2: 15-22. On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we talk about the promises we make to God in our baptism, but more importantly, we talk about the promise God makes to us.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16427373 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1315 full false January 5, 2025 - INTERSECTION - The Wideness of God's Mercy In our INTERSECTION message from Epiphany, Brian shares from Matthews 2: 1-12. In the Wise Men, we see how wide God's mercy is for us!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Epiphany, Brian shares from Matthews 2: 1-12. In the Wise Men, we see how wide God's mercy is for us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16388884 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1476 full false January 5, 2025 - Traditional - The Wideness of God's Mercy In our Traditional message from Ephiphany, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men, but more than this, we see the first impression of who Jesus is. We see the wideness of God's mercy. 

]]> In our Traditional message from Ephiphany, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men, but more than this, we see the first impression of who Jesus is. We see the wideness of God's mercy. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16388877 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1100 full false December 29, 2024 - Combined Worship: Put on Christ In our Combined Worship from January 29, 2024, Brian shares with us words to live by in 2025. We should put on Christ!

]]> In our Combined Worship from January 29, 2024, Brian shares with us words to live by in 2025. We should put on Christ!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16353350 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1086 full false December 24, 2024 - Christmas Eve - Watch In our Christmas Eve sermon, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20. Mary saw all that had happened that night and treasured it. May we watch what God is doing and treasure it as well.

]]> In our Christmas Eve sermon, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20. Mary saw all that had happened that night and treasured it. May we watch what God is doing and treasure it as well.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16353342 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1175 full false December 22, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Love In our December 22, 2024, INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45.  We see the power of love in this Christmas Season. 

]]> In our December 22, 2024, INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45.  We see the power of love in this Christmas Season. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16326094 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1269 full false December 22, 2024 - Traditional - Come Home In our Traditional message from December 22, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45. Mary needed safety and welcome. Where did she go? She went home. So can we. Come home. Come home to faith, to church and community, to Jesus. 

]]> In our Traditional message from December 22, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45. Mary needed safety and welcome. Where did she go? She went home. So can we. Come home. Come home to faith, to church and community, to Jesus. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16326084 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1237 full false December 8, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Peace In our INTERSECTION message from December 8, 2024, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. Because of Jesus, we can have peace.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 8, 2024, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. Because of Jesus, we can have peace.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16241426 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 950 full false December 8, 2024 - Traditional - What is Peace? In our Traditional message from December 8, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. We can have hope because God is at work. We can have peace because God is in control.

]]> In our Traditional message from December 8, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. We can have hope because God is at work. We can have peace because God is in control.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16241421 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 869 full false December 1, 2024 - Traditional - Lift Up Your Heads In our Traditional message from the First Sudnay of Advent, Andy shares with us from Luke 21: 25-36. We see Jesus telling us to be prepared. Look up. In this world of gray, look for green. Keep your heads up. Hope is always coming! 

]]> In our Traditional message from the First Sudnay of Advent, Andy shares with us from Luke 21: 25-36. We see Jesus telling us to be prepared. Look up. In this world of gray, look for green. Keep your heads up. Hope is always coming! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16206829 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1228 full false December 1, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Hope In our INTERSECTION message from December 1, 2024, Brian, on this first Sunday of Advent, reminds us of the importance of living in hope. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 1, 2024, Brian, on this first Sunday of Advent, reminds us of the importance of living in hope. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16206819 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1059 full false November 24, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Christ the King In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 18: 33-37. Jesus is king!  His kingdom is not of this world, but in this world we can have hope!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 18: 33-37. Jesus is king!  His kingdom is not of this world, but in this world we can have hope!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16166633 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1140 full false November 24, 2024 - Traditional - Not of this World In our Traditional message from November 24, 2024, Andy shares with us from John 18: 33-37. We see here that Pilate didn't know what to do with Jesus because Jesus knew His kingdom was not of this world. We live with hope because we have a great home. Jesus is king.  Rejoice!

]]> In our Traditional message from November 24, 2024, Andy shares with us from John 18: 33-37. We see here that Pilate didn't know what to do with Jesus because Jesus knew His kingdom was not of this world. We live with hope because we have a great home. Jesus is king.  Rejoice!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16166627 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 973 full false November 17, 2024 - Traditional - Our People In our Traditional message from November 17, 2024, Brian shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. We have much to be thankful for; primarily among them is this community of faith!

]]> In our Traditional message from November 17, 2024, Brian shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. We have much to be thankful for; primarily among them is this community of faith!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16127435 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1055 full false November 17, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Our People In our INTERSECTION message from November 17, 2024, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. We can come with confidence before Jesus because of what He has done. Let us gather today and be thankful for all He has done!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 17, 2024, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. We can come with confidence before Jesus because of what He has done. Let us gather today and be thankful for all He has done!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16127428 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1935 full false November 10, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Our Daily Bread In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Mark 12: 38-44. We see in the story of the widow's mite the power of sacrifice and faithfulness.

]]> In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Mark 12: 38-44. We see in the story of the widow's mite the power of sacrifice and faithfulness.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16080788 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1071 full false November 10, 2024 - Traditional - Our Daily Bread In our Traditional message from November 10, 2024, Andy looks at Mark 12: 38-44. We see that the widow gives sacrificially. While this is hard, giving, sacrificing, and following Jesus, is always a challenge. But it is always where life is found.

]]> In our Traditional message from November 10, 2024, Andy looks at Mark 12: 38-44. We see that the widow gives sacrificially. While this is hard, giving, sacrificing, and following Jesus, is always a challenge. But it is always where life is found.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16080784 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1182 full false November 3, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Home In our INTERSECTION message from All Saints Sunday, Brian shares with us from Revelation 21: 1-6. One day, through God's grace, we will all be home. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from All Saints Sunday, Brian shares with us from Revelation 21: 1-6. One day, through God's grace, we will all be home. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16040611 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 727 full false November 3, 2024 - Traditional - Home In our All Saints Sunday sermon, Andy shares with us from Revelation 21:1-6. We are heading home. We aren't yet there, but God is taking us to better place. We rejoice for our saints who are already there. But we know we are going home. 

]]> In our All Saints Sunday sermon, Andy shares with us from Revelation 21:1-6. We are heading home. We aren't yet there, but God is taking us to better place. We rejoice for our saints who are already there. But we know we are going home. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-16040602 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1208 full false October 27, 2024 - Tradition - Abundant Commitment In our Traditional sermon from October 27, 2024, Andy preaches from John 12: 20-26. As a church, we have everything we need to be faithful to the great calling that God has given us. We have an abundant commitment here to move from scarcity to abundance. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from October 27, 2024, Andy preaches from John 12: 20-26. As a church, we have everything we need to be faithful to the great calling that God has given us. We have an abundant commitment here to move from scarcity to abundance. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15999870 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1246 full false October 20, 2024 - Traditional - Abundant Resources In our Traditional message from October 20, 2024, Andy preaches from 2 Kings 4: 1-7. We talk about God's abundance and how we have all that we need, here, right here, to be faithful to God's call.

]]> In our Traditional message from October 20, 2024, Andy preaches from 2 Kings 4: 1-7. We talk about God's abundance and how we have all that we need, here, right here, to be faithful to God's call.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15957925 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1093 full false October 6, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Abundance In our INTERSECTION service from October 6, Brian shares with us from John 10:10. God is going to give us grace to serve in abundant ways! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from October 6, Brian shares with us from John 10:10. God is going to give us grace to serve in abundant ways! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15878156 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 607 full false October 6, 2024 - Traditional - Abundance In our October 6, 2024 sermon, Andy shared with us from John 10:10. As a church, we are on the verge of something supernatural—something huge. Our world needs what St. Matthew's offers. God has something big in store, and He will give us all that we need to accomplish that task. We are moving from scarcity to abundance. 

]]> In our October 6, 2024 sermon, Andy shared with us from John 10:10. As a church, we are on the verge of something supernatural—something huge. Our world needs what St. Matthew's offers. God has something big in store, and He will give us all that we need to accomplish that task. We are moving from scarcity to abundance. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15878155 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 891 full false September 29, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Works of Mercy: Justice In our INTERSECTION message from September 29, Andy shares with us from Amos 5: 21-24. There are some things that only the church can do. We are called, as the church, to live our God's love.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 29, Andy shares with us from Amos 5: 21-24. There are some things that only the church can do. We are called, as the church, to live our God's love.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15838433 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1635 full false September 29, 2024 - Traditional - Works of Mercy: Justice In our Traditional message from September 29, Brian shares with us from Amos 5: 21-24. How do we, as the church, live our God's justice?

]]> In our Traditional message from September 29, Brian shares with us from Amos 5: 21-24. How do we, as the church, live our God's justice?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15837791 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1312 full false September 22, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Works of Mercy: Compassion In our INTERSECTION message from September 22, Brian shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  Our compassion for others shows our love for God! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 22, Brian shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  Our compassion for others shows our love for God! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15796896 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1481 full false September 22, 2024 - Traditional - Works of Mercy: Compassion In our Traditional sermon from September 22, 2024, our Children's Sabbath, Andy shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  Jesus tells us to love the least of this. When we live out this compassion, especially in the hardest to love, it changes them, and it changes us. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from September 22, 2024, our Children's Sabbath, Andy shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  Jesus tells us to love the least of this. When we live out this compassion, especially in the hardest to love, it changes them, and it changes us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15796884 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1095 full false September 15, 2024 - Traditional - Works of Piety: Worship We had some real computer issues in worship today. Andy shares with us from Psalm 150 about why worship matters to us as Christians!

]]> We had some real computer issues in worship today. Andy shares with us from Psalm 150 about why worship matters to us as Christians!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15756481 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 941 full false September 15, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Works of Piety: Worship In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Psalm 150 about why worship matters to us as Christians!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Psalm 150 about why worship matters to us as Christians!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15756478 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1608 full false September 8, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Practices of the Church: The Works of Devotion Today, as we continue our series The Practice of the Church, we look at the first of the Works of Piety, Devotion. This is loving God in a personal way. Why do we do this?  Why does it matter? How does this help restore the new creation within us? 

]]> Today, as we continue our series The Practice of the Church, we look at the first of the Works of Piety, Devotion. This is loving God in a personal way. Why do we do this?  Why does it matter? How does this help restore the new creation within us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15716007 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1664 full false September 8, 2024 - Traditional - The Practices of the Church: The Works of Devotion Today, as we continue our series The Practice of the Church, we look at the first of the Works of Piety, Devotion. This is loving God in a personal way. Why do we do this?  Why does it matter? How does this help restore the new creation within us? 

]]> Today, as we continue our series The Practice of the Church, we look at the first of the Works of Piety, Devotion. This is loving God in a personal way. Why do we do this?  Why does it matter? How does this help restore the new creation within us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15715998 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1335 full false September 1, 2024 - Combined Worship - The Practice of the Church: The New Creation In our Combined service on September 1, 2024, Andy shared 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21. The goal of our salvation is to restore the new creation within us. How do we do that? This month, we will discuss how the means of grace help restore that which sin has taken.

]]> In our Combined service on September 1, 2024, Andy shared 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21. The goal of our salvation is to restore the new creation within us. How do we do that? This month, we will discuss how the means of grace help restore that which sin has taken.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15678539 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1429 full false August 25, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Mission of the Church: Our Community In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us the story of David and Mephibosheth. We see the power of welcome, the power of David inviting someone to his table who should have been his enemy.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us the story of David and Mephibosheth. We see the power of welcome, the power of David inviting someone to his table who should have been his enemy.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15641964 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1378 full false August 25, 2024 - Traditional - The Mission of the Church: Our Community In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from 2 Samuel 9.  We see the story of David and Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson.  David should have killed him (according to the world), not welcomed him. Yet David brought him to the table. Our world needs community and welcome. Who can we bring to the table?

]]> In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from 2 Samuel 9.  We see the story of David and Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson.  David should have killed him (according to the world), not welcomed him. Yet David brought him to the table. Our world needs community and welcome. Who can we bring to the table?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15641961 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1479 full false August 11, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Mission of the Church: Our Testimony In our INTERSECTION message from August 11, 2024, Brian shares with us from Revelation 12: 10-11.  We see the power of sharing our story!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 11, 2024, Brian shares with us from Revelation 12: 10-11.  We see the power of sharing our story!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15565669 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1166 full false August 11, 2024 - Traditional - The Mission of the Church: Our Testimony In our Traditional message from August 11, 2024, Andy shares with us from Revelation 12: 10-11.  The Devil is defeated by the blood of the lamb and the power of our testimony. When we tell folks about what Jesus has done in our lives, it drives out the darkness.

]]> In our Traditional message from August 11, 2024, Andy shares with us from Revelation 12: 10-11.  The Devil is defeated by the blood of the lamb and the power of our testimony. When we tell folks about what Jesus has done in our lives, it drives out the darkness.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15565666 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1205 full false August 4, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Mission of the Church: Our Call In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from 1 John 3 7-8.  As the church, our mission is to take the love of God with us, wherever we go!

]]> In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from 1 John 3 7-8.  As the church, our mission is to take the love of God with us, wherever we go!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15528281 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 861 full false August 4, 2024 - Traditional - The Mission of the Church: Our Call In our Traditional sermon from August 4, 2024, Andy shares with us from 1 John 3: 7-8.  Jesus gives us this mission - to destroy the works of the devil. When we take the good news of Jesus with us, wherever we are, the light drives out the dark!

]]> In our Traditional sermon from August 4, 2024, Andy shares with us from 1 John 3: 7-8.  Jesus gives us this mission - to destroy the works of the devil. When we take the good news of Jesus with us, wherever we are, the light drives out the dark!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15528278 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1291 full false July 28, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Welcome In our INTERSECTION sermon, Brian shares with us why being a church of welcome matters so much.

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon, Brian shares with us why being a church of welcome matters so much.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15488473 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1755 full false July 28, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Welcome What does it mean to be a welcoming church? What does Jesus' Table look like? Who gets to come?  We see today that Jesus loves and invites the entire world. That means we have to as well.

]]> What does it mean to be a welcoming church? What does Jesus' Table look like? Who gets to come?  We see today that Jesus loves and invites the entire world. That means we have to as well.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15488469 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1602 full false July 21, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Evangelical In our INTERSECTION service from July 21, 2024 Brian shares with us from John 14: 5-6. We call ourselves evangelical. In a world where that label carries a lot, what does that mean?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from July 21, 2024 Brian shares with us from John 14: 5-6. We call ourselves evangelical. In a world where that label carries a lot, what does that mean?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15449429 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1238 full false July 21, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Evangelical In our Traditional service on July 21, 2024, Andy shared with us from John 14: 5-6. We are an evangelical church. That label is thrown around a lot in our world. What does it mean to say that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes to the Father but through Him?  Let's be careful to build our church only on the rock of Jesus.

]]> In our Traditional service on July 21, 2024, Andy shared with us from John 14: 5-6. We are an evangelical church. That label is thrown around a lot in our world. What does it mean to say that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes to the Father but through Him?  Let's be careful to build our church only on the rock of Jesus.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15449425 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1251 full false July 14, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Wesleyan In our Traditional sermon from July 14 2024, Brian shares with us about our Wesleyan heritage and why that matters to who we are.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from July 14 2024, Brian shares with us about our Wesleyan heritage and why that matters to who we are.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15411858 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1083 full false July 14, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Wesleyan In our INTERSECTION service from July 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  What does it mean to say that our church is "Wesleyan?"  Why should that even matter?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from July 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  What does it mean to say that our church is "Wesleyan?"  Why should that even matter?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15411854 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1991 full false July 7, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Orthodox In our INTERSECTION message from July 7, Brian explains what it means to say that our church is "orthodox."

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 7, Brian explains what it means to say that our church is "orthodox."

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15374019 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1213 full false July 7, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Orthodox In our July 7 sermon, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  Orthodox or Orthodoxy is a word we hear tossed around a lot. It's an important word, and orthodox theology is one of the foundations of our church. But what exactly does that mean?

]]> In our July 7 sermon, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  Orthodox or Orthodoxy is a word we hear tossed around a lot. It's an important word, and orthodox theology is one of the foundations of our church. But what exactly does that mean?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15373837 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1130 full false June 23, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Apostolic In our Traditional message from June 23, 2024, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 2: 19-20. We see that the church is founded upon the teachings of the Apostles. That is what it means to be "Apostolic," to be part of that lineage. But what does that actually mean?

]]> In our Traditional message from June 23, 2024, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 2: 19-20. We see that the church is founded upon the teachings of the Apostles. That is what it means to be "Apostolic," to be part of that lineage. But what does that actually mean?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15298257 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1284 full false June 16, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Holy In our INTERSECTION service from June 16, 2024, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church." In this service, Brian shares from Revelation 5:9-10 and Matthew 28:19-20 as we talk about what it means to say the church is catholic.

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from June 16, 2024, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church." In this service, Brian shares from Revelation 5:9-10 and Matthew 28:19-20 as we talk about what it means to say the church is catholic.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15259709 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1515 full false June 16, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: Catholic In our Traditional sermon from June 16, 2024, Andy shares from Revelation 5:9-10 and Matthew 28:19-20.  We continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  We look at at what it means to say that the church is catholic.  When we make Jesus the center of life together, we find that our differences are beautiful.   

]]> In our Traditional sermon from June 16, 2024, Andy shares from Revelation 5:9-10 and Matthew 28:19-20.  We continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  We look at at what it means to say that the church is catholic.  When we make Jesus the center of life together, we find that our differences are beautiful.   

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15259666 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1168 full false June 9, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: Holy In our INTERSECTION service from June 9, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:7-8.  As we continue our series "The Marks of the Church," what does it mean to say that the church is Holy?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from June 9, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:7-8.  As we continue our series "The Marks of the Church," what does it mean to say that the church is Holy?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15219669 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1973 full false June 9, 2024 - Traditonal - The Marks of the Church: Holy In our Traditional message from June 9, 2024, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  Brian shares with us from Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:7-8, and we talk about what it means to say the church is holy.

]]> In our Traditional message from June 9, 2024, we continue our series "The Marks of the Church."  Brian shares with us from Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:7-8, and we talk about what it means to say the church is holy.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15219665 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1130 full false June 2, 2024 - INTERSECTION - The Marks of the Church: One In our INTERSECTION service from June 2, 2024, we begin our series "Marks of the Church.  What does it mean when we say the church is One?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from June 2, 2024, we begin our series "Marks of the Church.  What does it mean when we say the church is One?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15179280 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1381 full false June 2, 2024 - Traditional - The Marks of the Church: One In our Summer series "Marks of the Church," Andy preaches about the mark of being "One."  We have one Lord, one Faith, one baptism. But what does it mean when the Nicene Creed says that the Church is One?

]]> In our Summer series "Marks of the Church," Andy preaches about the mark of being "One."  We have one Lord, one Faith, one baptism. But what does it mean when the Nicene Creed says that the Church is One?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15179275 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1414 full false May 26, 2024 - Joint Service - Equations In our combined worship service on May 26, 2024, Andy shares with us from Romans 5: 1-5. We talk today about the Trinity.  While there is much we do not understand, over very salvation is a Trinitarian act.  We are made right with the Father, through the Son, by the Spirit.

]]> In our combined worship service on May 26, 2024, Andy shares with us from Romans 5: 1-5. We talk today about the Trinity.  While there is much we do not understand, over very salvation is a Trinitarian act.  We are made right with the Father, through the Son, by the Spirit.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15139348 Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1218 full false May 19, 2024 - INTERSECTON - Pentecost In our INTERSECTION message from Pentecost Sunday, Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21. What can we learn from the birthday of the church? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Pentecost Sunday, Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21. What can we learn from the birthday of the church? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15096780 Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1016 full false May 19, 2024 - Traditional - On Fire In our Traditional message from Pentecost Sunday, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21 and Genesis 11: 1-9. God is a God of restoration.  He restores all things. When we catch on fire with the Spirit, amazing things happen! 

]]> In our Traditional message from Pentecost Sunday, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21 and Genesis 11: 1-9. God is a God of restoration.  He restores all things. When we catch on fire with the Spirit, amazing things happen! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15096778 Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1507 full false May 12, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Mother's Day On our INTERSECTION message from Mother's Day, Brian shares with us from John 17: 6-19.  We are reminded that Jesus is with us and protects us in the same way that  those who love us are always there with us

]]> On our INTERSECTION message from Mother's Day, Brian shares with us from John 17: 6-19.  We are reminded that Jesus is with us and protects us in the same way that  those who love us are always there with us

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15055135 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1155 full false May 12, 2024 - Traditional - The Real World In our Traditional sermon from May 12, Andy shares with us from John 17: 6-19.  Jesus doesn't pray that we be removed from suffering but that we will be protected. In the real world, we will find troubles. But, through His graces, these trials and grow us even closer to our Savior.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from May 12, Andy shares with us from John 17: 6-19.  Jesus doesn't pray that we be removed from suffering but that we will be protected. In the real world, we will find troubles. But, through His graces, these trials and grow us even closer to our Savior.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15054921 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1418 full false May 5, 2024 - INTERSECTION - All Are Welcome In our INTERSECTION message, Beth shares with us from Acts 10. In Jesus' church, all are welcome.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Beth shares with us from Acts 10. In Jesus' church, all are welcome.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15012946 Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1090 full false May 5, 2025 - Traditional - This I Believe The path we are walking as a church is challenging, but we believe it is the right path. The world needs to see what unity can look like. Just because we don't agree on everything doesn't mean we can't unite on the main thing.

]]> The path we are walking as a church is challenging, but we believe it is the right path. The world needs to see what unity can look like. Just because we don't agree on everything doesn't mean we can't unite on the main thing.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-15012942 Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1523 full false April 28, 2024 - Baccalaureate Service - Leaving the Cave In our Baccalaureate Service from April 28, 2024, our Student Pastor, Mary Beth Davis-Ashley, shares with us from 1 Kings, 9: 1-13.  For our seniors and all of us, how do we know when God is speaking?  And we find that God may not be calling us exactly where we expect.

]]> In our Baccalaureate Service from April 28, 2024, our Student Pastor, Mary Beth Davis-Ashley, shares with us from 1 Kings, 9: 1-13.  For our seniors and all of us, how do we know when God is speaking?  And we find that God may not be calling us exactly where we expect.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14970489 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1226 full false April 21, 2024 - Traditional - The Way of Jesus In our Traditional message from April 21, 2024, our guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Eddie Rester, shares with us from Acts 4:5-13. What does it really look like to walk the way of Jesus?  

]]> In our Traditional message from April 21, 2024, our guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Eddie Rester, shares with us from Acts 4:5-13. What does it really look like to walk the way of Jesus?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14970480 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1558 full false April 14, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Show the Beauty In our Sunday sermon from INTERSECTION from April 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 24: 28-39. In the life of Jesus, we have seen beauty, we have seen grace, mercy, and redemption.  We know it. But now, now we must show it!

]]> In our Sunday sermon from INTERSECTION from April 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 24: 28-39. In the life of Jesus, we have seen beauty, we have seen grace, mercy, and redemption.  We know it. But now, now we must show it!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14887149 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1532 full false April 14, 2024 - Traditional - Live the Story In our Traditional message from April 14, 2024,  Brian shares with us from Luke 24: 28-39. We see that Jesus calls us to live the story!

]]> In our Traditional message from April 14, 2024,  Brian shares with us from Luke 24: 28-39. We see that Jesus calls us to live the story!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14887144 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1468 full false April 7, 2024 - INTERSECTION - See the Beauty In our INTERSECTION message from April 7, 2024, Brian shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We have a beautiful story of grace from Jesus. Do we see it?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 7, 2024, Brian shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We have a beautiful story of grace from Jesus. Do we see it?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14843865 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1139 full false April 7, 2024 - Traditional - See the Beauty In our April 7, 2024 sermon, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. There is much to unpack and understand here. But in the end, we see here that we have a beautiful story, a story of grace, that the world needs to hear. But before the world can know it, we have to see it.

]]> In our April 7, 2024 sermon, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. There is much to unpack and understand here. But in the end, we see here that we have a beautiful story, a story of grace, that the world needs to hear. But before the world can know it, we have to see it.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14843862 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1269 full false March 31, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Easter - The Empty Grave In our INTERSECTION message from Easter on March 31, 2024, we see the grave empty. In Mark 16: 1-8, we see the wonder and power of Easter!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Easter on March 31, 2024, we see the grave empty. In Mark 16: 1-8, we see the wonder and power of Easter!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14808690 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1300 full false March 31, 2024 - Traditional - Easter - Evidence of Things Unseen In our Easter message from our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from Mark 16: 1-8. Easter is the dividing point between the old and the next. We have to imagine who God has called us to be and live remembering who that is.

]]> In our Easter message from our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from Mark 16: 1-8. Easter is the dividing point between the old and the next. We have to imagine who God has called us to be and live remembering who that is.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14801918 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1496 full false March 28, 20224 - Maundy Thursday - Humility and Hospitality In our Maundy Thursday service, Beth shares with us from John's Gospel, and we see the lengths that our Lord goes to provide His welcome and His grace, even on the edge of the coming storm.  How great is His love for us!

]]> In our Maundy Thursday service, Beth shares with us from John's Gospel, and we see the lengths that our Lord goes to provide His welcome and His grace, even on the edge of the coming storm.  How great is His love for us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14791679 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1131 full false March 24, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Palm Sunday In our Palm Sunday Sermon, Brian shares with us from Mark 11: 1-11. We see Jesus enter joyfully into Jerusalem. This is the beginning of Holy Week, leading to the cross and then to the empty grave. What can we learn from this holy day?

]]> In our Palm Sunday Sermon, Brian shares with us from Mark 11: 1-11. We see Jesus enter joyfully into Jerusalem. This is the beginning of Holy Week, leading to the cross and then to the empty grave. What can we learn from this holy day?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14758530 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1139 full false March 24, 2024 - Palm Sunday - Traditional - Fullfillment In our Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Mark 11: 1-11.  We see that Jesus fulfilled His purpose. He was always headed to Jerusalem. The people expected earthly answers. He was offering spiritual ones.  It's the same for us today. Will we look for earthly answers to spiritual realities?

]]> In our Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Mark 11: 1-11.  We see that Jesus fulfilled His purpose. He was always headed to Jerusalem. The people expected earthly answers. He was offering spiritual ones.  It's the same for us today. Will we look for earthly answers to spiritual realities?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14758519 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1375 full false March 17, 2024 - INTERSECTION - We Wrestle Against the Greatest Temptation Brian shares with us from John 12: 20-33, and we see our greatest temptation is to live only for ourselves!   

]]> Brian shares with us from John 12: 20-33, and we see our greatest temptation is to live only for ourselves!   

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14706155 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1352 full false March 17, 2024 - Traditional - We Wrestle Against the Greatest Temptation Today, in our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from John: 12 20-33.  We see that we struggle with our greatest temptation - to make our lives completely about ourselves and not about God.  To find life, we must die to ourselves.

]]> Today, in our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from John: 12 20-33.  We see that we struggle with our greatest temptation - to make our lives completely about ourselves and not about God.  To find life, we must die to ourselves.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14706149 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1039 full false March 10, 2024 - INTERSECTION - We Wrestle Against the Dark In our INTERSECTION message from March 10, 2024, we look at John 3: 14-21. We see that this is the judgment: We love dark more than light. We wrestle against the dark every day, with Jesus' light as our weapon.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 10, 2024, we look at John 3: 14-21. We see that this is the judgment: We love dark more than light. We wrestle against the dark every day, with Jesus' light as our weapon.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14662491 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1327 full false March 10, 2024 - Traditional - We Wrestle Against the Dark In our Traditional message from March 10, 2024, we look at John 3: 14-21.  We are told that people love darkness more than light. We wrestle against the dark, every day, the darkness that tries to pull us down. But, in truth, darkness can never overcome the light. We have nothing to fear; we stand in the light of Jesus!

]]> In our Traditional message from March 10, 2024, we look at John 3: 14-21.  We are told that people love darkness more than light. We wrestle against the dark, every day, the darkness that tries to pull us down. But, in truth, darkness can never overcome the light. We have nothing to fear; we stand in the light of Jesus!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14662441 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1250 full false March 3, 2024 - INTERSECTION - We Wrestle Against Pride In our INTERSECTION message from March 3, 2024, we look at Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2: 13-22.  Jesus was faithful, no matter what others thought.  For us to do the same, we must wrestle with our pride.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 3, 2024, we look at Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2: 13-22.  Jesus was faithful, no matter what others thought.  For us to do the same, we must wrestle with our pride.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14619813 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1133 full false March 3, 2024 - Traditional - We Wrestle Against Pride In our Traditional message from March 3, 2024, Andy shares with us from  Mark 2: 13-22, where Jesus cleanses the temple.  Jesus was faithful to His mission no matter what others thought. For us to be faithful, we must wrestle daily with our pride.

]]> In our Traditional message from March 3, 2024, Andy shares with us from  Mark 2: 13-22, where Jesus cleanses the temple.  Jesus was faithful to His mission no matter what others thought. For us to be faithful, we must wrestle daily with our pride.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14619805 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1220 full false February 25, 2024 - INTERSECTION - We Wrestle Against Ourselves In our INTERSECTION message from February 25, 2024, we look at Mark 8: 31-38. We see Jesus tell Peter - get behind me, Satan!  Sometimes the great things we must learn to fight are ourselves and our desire for control.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 25, 2024, we look at Mark 8: 31-38. We see Jesus tell Peter - get behind me, Satan!  Sometimes the great things we must learn to fight are ourselves and our desire for control.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14573064 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1487 full false February 25, 2024 - Traditional - We Wrestle Against Ourselves In our Traditional message from February 25, 2024, we look at Mark 8: 31-38.  Peter has to learn this lesson; we all must learn. To get out of his own way. Sometimes, the hardest battle we must fight is with ourselves and our desire for control.

]]> In our Traditional message from February 25, 2024, we look at Mark 8: 31-38.  Peter has to learn this lesson; we all must learn. To get out of his own way. Sometimes, the hardest battle we must fight is with ourselves and our desire for control.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14573058 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1462 full false February 18, 2024 - Combined - We Wrestle Against Temptation In the February 18, 2024 message, we looked at Mark 1: 9-15. We are looking specifically at the temptation account. We expect spirited careful to be grand and glorious. But normally, it is the ordinary, common battle of putting our pride to death and following Jesus. 

]]> In the February 18, 2024 message, we looked at Mark 1: 9-15. We are looking specifically at the temptation account. We expect spirited careful to be grand and glorious. But normally, it is the ordinary, common battle of putting our pride to death and following Jesus. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14526712 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1126 full false February 11, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Balance: Reason In the last of our series, "Balance," we look at Genesis 32: 22-32 and examine what role it is that reason plays in our faith and our theological method.

]]> In the last of our series, "Balance," we look at Genesis 32: 22-32 and examine what role it is that reason plays in our faith and our theological method.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14481757 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1597 full false February 11, 2024 - Traditional - Balance: Reason In the last of our series, "Balance," we look at Genesis 32: 22-32 and examine what role it is that reason plays in our faith and our theological method. 

If you would like to see Andy's notes for this message, you can click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1opBox7wHj73rcOj_oVs9aWwFutuMoxtLpRqX9-nAZ4A/edit?usp=share_link

]]> In the last of our series, "Balance," we look at Genesis 32: 22-32 and examine what role it is that reason plays in our faith and our theological method. 

If you would like to see Andy's notes for this message, you can click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1opBox7wHj73rcOj_oVs9aWwFutuMoxtLpRqX9-nAZ4A/edit?usp=share_link

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14481721 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1471 full false February 3, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Balance: Experience In our INTERSECTION sermon from February 3, we look at John 4: 39-42.  As we continue looking at our theology method as United Methodists, we look today at the role that Experience places, both in our understanding of Scripture and how we understand God.

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from February 3, we look at John 4: 39-42.  As we continue looking at our theology method as United Methodists, we look today at the role that Experience places, both in our understanding of Scripture and how we understand God.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14438094 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1349 full false February 3, 2024 - Traditional - Balance: Experience In our Traditional sermon from February 3, we look at John 4: 39-42.  As we continue looking at our theology method as United Methodists, we look today at the role that Experience places, both in our understanding of Scripture and how we understand God.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from February 3, we look at John 4: 39-42.  As we continue looking at our theology method as United Methodists, we look today at the role that Experience places, both in our understanding of Scripture and how we understand God.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14438090 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1314 full false January 28, 2024 - Traditional - Balance: Tradition In our Tradition service as part of our series "Balance," Beth shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

]]> In our Tradition service as part of our series "Balance," Beth shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14393393 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1170 full false January 28, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Balance: Tradition In our INTERSECTION service as part of our series "Balance," Brian shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service as part of our series "Balance," Brian shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14393348 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1255 full false Balance: Tradition (Andy's message) Even though Andy was out on Sunday, we discussed Tradition in our series about theological reflection called "Balance," he wanted to share this message with you. He looks at 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

If you'd like to see Andy's notes, you can click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13liS0vNpBgflAjRiiM7sbh_lNj7zJSIK5NbLKjcvqG0/edit?usp=sharing

]]> Even though Andy was out on Sunday, we discussed Tradition in our series about theological reflection called "Balance," he wanted to share this message with you. He looks at 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15, where Paul speaks to us about the Tradition handed down. What does it mean to say to us as United Methodists that we use Tradition to better understand Scripture?

If you'd like to see Andy's notes, you can click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13liS0vNpBgflAjRiiM7sbh_lNj7zJSIK5NbLKjcvqG0/edit?usp=sharing

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14383749 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1491 full false January 21, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Balance: Scripiture In our INTERSECTION message from January 21, 2024, Brian preaches from 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.  This is part of our series "Balance" on how we United Methodists do theological reflection; we talk about our primary means of knowledge and truth - Scripture. Scripture is the foundation of everything we do, know, and believe.  It is our source of all truth.  In this message, we talk about the essential role that Scripture has in our faith!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 21, 2024, Brian preaches from 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.  This is part of our series "Balance" on how we United Methodists do theological reflection; we talk about our primary means of knowledge and truth - Scripture. Scripture is the foundation of everything we do, know, and believe.  It is our source of all truth.  In this message, we talk about the essential role that Scripture has in our faith!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14348893 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1591 full false January 21, 2024 - Traditional - Balance: Scripiture In our Traditional message from January 21, 2024, Andy preaches from 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.  This is part of our series "Balance" on how we United Methodists do theological reflection; we talk about our primary means of knowledge and truth - Scripture. Scripture is the foundation of everything we do, know, and believe.  It is our source of all truth.  In this message, we talk about the essential role that Scripture has in our faith!

If you'd like to read Andy's notes, click here -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fd2c2Qn2FRftieMujzNsXxqsdRFfsuNXXsgZ03Wzbag/edit?usp=sharing

]]> In our Traditional message from January 21, 2024, Andy preaches from 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.  This is part of our series "Balance" on how we United Methodists do theological reflection; we talk about our primary means of knowledge and truth - Scripture. Scripture is the foundation of everything we do, know, and believe.  It is our source of all truth.  In this message, we talk about the essential role that Scripture has in our faith!

If you'd like to read Andy's notes, click here -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fd2c2Qn2FRftieMujzNsXxqsdRFfsuNXXsgZ03Wzbag/edit?usp=sharing

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14348875 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1754 full false January 14, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Balance In our INTERSECTION sermon from January 14, 2024, Beth shares with us from Matthew 22: 24-40.  Our method of theological reflection, as United Methodists, helps to make us balanced and faithful disciples of Jesus!  

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from January 14, 2024, Beth shares with us from Matthew 22: 24-40.  Our method of theological reflection, as United Methodists, helps to make us balanced and faithful disciples of Jesus!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14307714 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1180 full false January 14, 2024 - Traditional - Balance In our Traditional sermon from January 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Matthew 22: 34-40.  We begin talking about the beauty that is the way we do theological reflection in the United Methodist Church.  Join us over the next few weeks as we talk about Scripture, Tradition, Experience, and Reason.  

Today, we talk about our method of reflection and how it helps to create balance in our lives and our faith.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from January 14, 2024, Andy shares with us from Matthew 22: 34-40.  We begin talking about the beauty that is the way we do theological reflection in the United Methodist Church.  Join us over the next few weeks as we talk about Scripture, Tradition, Experience, and Reason.  

Today, we talk about our method of reflection and how it helps to create balance in our lives and our faith.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14307695 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1427 full false January 7, 2024 - INTERSECTION - Road Trip In our INTERSECTION message from January 7, 2024, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12.  We see the journey of the Wise Men.  There is much we can learn about God's love from looking at their road trip.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 7, 2024, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12.  We see the journey of the Wise Men.  There is much we can learn about God's love from looking at their road trip.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14266641 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1187 full false January 7, 2024 - Traditional - The Long and Winding Road In our Traditional sermon from January 7, 2024, Andy shares with us about the Wise Men from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the journey they took; how it was often hard. Following after Jesus is not always easy. But when He is the north star that we follow, we find the life we seek.

]]> In our Traditional sermon from January 7, 2024, Andy shares with us about the Wise Men from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the journey they took; how it was often hard. Following after Jesus is not always easy. But when He is the north star that we follow, we find the life we seek.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14266637 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1191 full false December 31, 2023 - Combined - Pressing Ahead In our Combined worship service, Brian shares with us from Philippians 3:13-14.  As we move into this New Year, we press ahead. Forgetting what is past, we move ahead, faithfully to what God is calling us to in 2024!     

]]> In our Combined worship service, Brian shares with us from Philippians 3:13-14.  As we move into this New Year, we press ahead. Forgetting what is past, we move ahead, faithfully to what God is calling us to in 2024!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14228233 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 912 full false Christmas Eve - Good News In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20.  The Gospel is Good News!  For unto us a child is born!  That is Good News!  That is the Gospel. God responds to all our human brokenness and needs with Love!

]]> In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20.  The Gospel is Good News!  For unto us a child is born!  That is Good News!  That is the Gospel. God responds to all our human brokenness and needs with Love!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14202562 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1312 full false December 24, 2023 - Combined Worship - Jesus is Love In our Combined worship service from December 24, 2023, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 26-38.  Jesus is love.  But Mary had a part to play in God's plan of us knowing that. There are folks out there who need to know that God is love. We have a job to do in telling others this truth!

]]> In our Combined worship service from December 24, 2023, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 26-38.  Jesus is love.  But Mary had a part to play in God's plan of us knowing that. There are folks out there who need to know that God is love. We have a job to do in telling others this truth!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14202554 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1419 full false Blue Christmas - Sing Your Lament In our Blue Christmas Service, Andy shares from Psalm 130 and Lamentations 3: 22-26.  Lament is a Christian virtue. We wait upon the Lord. We hope in the Lord. But there are times when all we can do is lament our pain, our loss, our hurt. And know that our Lord is with us, in the midst of all of our hurt. 

]]> In our Blue Christmas Service, Andy shares from Psalm 130 and Lamentations 3: 22-26.  Lament is a Christian virtue. We wait upon the Lord. We hope in the Lord. But there are times when all we can do is lament our pain, our loss, our hurt. And know that our Lord is with us, in the midst of all of our hurt. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14162714 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1230 full false December 10, 2023 - Confirmation Sunday - Jesus is Peace Today, we look at Mark 1: 1-8. What does a Christian look like?  We see in our Confirmation Sunday, as these young persons confess and confirm their hope, what a Christian looks like.  Where Jesus is, there is peace.  Peace is found in the person of Jesus Christ.    

]]> Today, we look at Mark 1: 1-8. What does a Christian look like?  We see in our Confirmation Sunday, as these young persons confess and confirm their hope, what a Christian looks like.  Where Jesus is, there is peace.  Peace is found in the person of Jesus Christ.    

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14121172 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 877 full false December 3, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Jesus is Hope In our INTERSECTION message from December 3, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9. We find ourselves completely and fully rooted in Jesus. When we are there, we find this truth. Jesus is hope!    

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 3, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9. We find ourselves completely and fully rooted in Jesus. When we are there, we find this truth. Jesus is hope!    

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14080940 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 881 full false December 3, 2023 - Traditional - Jesus is Hope In our Traditional message for the first Sunday of Advent, we look at this truth - Jesus is hope. Not that Jesus brings hope, but that hope is found in the person of Jesus. Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9.  Join us as we learn hope is found fully in Jesus!     

]]> In our Traditional message for the first Sunday of Advent, we look at this truth - Jesus is hope. Not that Jesus brings hope, but that hope is found in the person of Jesus. Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9.  Join us as we learn hope is found fully in Jesus!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14080921 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 969 full false November 26, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Love Them Like Jesus Does In our INTERSECTION message from November 26, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage we are given this call from our Lord, to love others in the same way that He does.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 26, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage we are given this call from our Lord, to love others in the same way that He does.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14036993 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1130 full false November 26, 2023 - Traditional - Will You Recognize Him In our 11:00 a.m. Traditional message from November 26, 2023, Beth shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage, we see how Jesus comes to us, but we have to ask ourselves, will we recognize Him when we find Him?

]]> In our 11:00 a.m. Traditional message from November 26, 2023, Beth shares with us from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage, we see how Jesus comes to us, but we have to ask ourselves, will we recognize Him when we find Him?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14036989 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1395 full false November 19, 2023 - Traditional - All Good Things In our message from November 19, 2023, Andy shares with us from James 1:17.  We are reminded that all good gifts are from above.  If it is in your life and it is a good thing, it is from God. All of these gifts of grace, they point us to the love and salvation of our God. All good things point us to Jesus!     

]]> In our message from November 19, 2023, Andy shares with us from James 1:17.  We are reminded that all good gifts are from above.  If it is in your life and it is a good thing, it is from God. All of these gifts of grace, they point us to the love and salvation of our God. All good things point us to Jesus!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-14000609 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1107 full false November 12, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Blessing of Suffering In our INTERSECTION message from November 12, 2023, Brian shares with us from James 1: 2-4.  We see that we will have trials and even suffering. But through God's grace, even these things can become blessings to us!     

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 12, 2023, Brian shares with us from James 1: 2-4.  We see that we will have trials and even suffering. But through God's grace, even these things can become blessings to us!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13958904 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1196 full false November 12, 2023 - Traditional - Failure Isn't Forever In our Traditional message from November 12, 2023, Andy shares with us from James 1: 2-4.  We will have suffering. We will have a crisis of faith. But through these things and by God's grace, we are drawn closer to God and each other. We become who God is making us to be, as our trials help make our faith whole.       

]]> In our Traditional message from November 12, 2023, Andy shares with us from James 1: 2-4.  We will have suffering. We will have a crisis of faith. But through these things and by God's grace, we are drawn closer to God and each other. We become who God is making us to be, as our trials help make our faith whole.       

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13958894 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1374 full false November 5, 2023 - All Saints Sunday - INTERSECTION - All Saints In our All Saints service in INTERSECTION, Brian shares with us from 1 John 3: 1-3.  We are reminded of the hope that we always have because we are the children of God. We are loved, by an amazing God!

]]> In our All Saints service in INTERSECTION, Brian shares with us from 1 John 3: 1-3.  We are reminded of the hope that we always have because we are the children of God. We are loved, by an amazing God!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13913993 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 976 full false November 5, 2023 - All Saints Sunday - Traditional - Hope In our All Saints Sunday sermon from our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from 1 John 3: 1-3. We have hope, but we don't always have certainty. But we have can have hope because hope is a person.  And that person is Jesus!

]]> In our All Saints Sunday sermon from our Traditional service, Andy shares with us from 1 John 3: 1-3. We have hope, but we don't always have certainty. But we have can have hope because hope is a person.  And that person is Jesus!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13913991 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1133 full false October 29, 2023 - INTERSECTION - We All Can Give In our INTERSECTION message from October 29, 2023, we hear the story of the widow with Elijah. It looked like she had nothing more to give. We find, however, that when she gave, even when it was a challenge, she found more life than she could have ever expected!      

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 29, 2023, we hear the story of the widow with Elijah. It looked like she had nothing more to give. We find, however, that when she gave, even when it was a challenge, she found more life than she could have ever expected!      

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13868671 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1035 full false October 29, 2023 - Traditional - Blood from a Turnip In our Traditional sermon from October 29, 2023, we hear the story of the widow and Elijah. She had given all that she could give, and now Elijah wanted more?  You can't get blood from a turnip. But when we look closer, we see that her call to give was actually her call to live.  When we give, we actually find life.         

]]> In our Traditional sermon from October 29, 2023, we hear the story of the widow and Elijah. She had given all that she could give, and now Elijah wanted more?  You can't get blood from a turnip. But when we look closer, we see that her call to give was actually her call to live.  When we give, we actually find life.         

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13868654 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1103 full false October 22, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Why We Teach In our INTERSECTION message from October 22, 2023, Brian shares with us from 2 Timothy 2: 1-10. We see here the call that Paul had to teach Timothy. And we have that same call in our lives.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 22, 2023, Brian shares with us from 2 Timothy 2: 1-10. We see here the call that Paul had to teach Timothy. And we have that same call in our lives.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13827725 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1336 full false October 22, 2023 - Traditional - Why We Teach In our Traditional message from October 22, 2023, Andy shares with us from 2 Timothy 2: 1-10.   Why do we teach?  We find that when we pour into others, we are the ones who are blessed. It is in the giving that we receive!

]]> In our Traditional message from October 22, 2023, Andy shares with us from 2 Timothy 2: 1-10.   Why do we teach?  We find that when we pour into others, we are the ones who are blessed. It is in the giving that we receive!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13827719 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1250 full false October 15, 2023 - Traditional - Why We Serve In our Traditional message from October 15, 2023, Brian shares with us from Acts 6: 1-6. We see here the importance of serving in the church.  Why is it that God calls us to serve? 

]]> In our Traditional message from October 15, 2023, Brian shares with us from Acts 6: 1-6. We see here the importance of serving in the church.  Why is it that God calls us to serve? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13780985 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1029 full false October 15, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Why We Serve In our INTERSECTION message from October 15, 2023, Beth shares with us from Acts 6: 1-6. We see here the importance of serving in the church.  Why is it that God calls us to serve? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 15, 2023, Beth shares with us from Acts 6: 1-6. We see here the importance of serving in the church.  Why is it that God calls us to serve? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13780983 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 979 full false October 8, 2023 - Traditional - Why Do We Lead? In our Traditional message from October 8, 2023, Beth shares with us from Exodus 18: 14-26. Why is it that God calls us of us to leadership in the church?

]]> In our Traditional message from October 8, 2023, Beth shares with us from Exodus 18: 14-26. Why is it that God calls us of us to leadership in the church?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13743039 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1379 full false October 8, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Why Do We Lead In our INTERSECTION message from October 8, 2023, Brian shares with us from Exodus 18: 14-26. We see how important it is for all of us to lead!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 8, 2023, Brian shares with us from Exodus 18: 14-26. We see how important it is for all of us to lead!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13743033 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1252 full false October 1, 2023 - INTERSECTION - No Greater Love In our INTERSECTION message from October 1, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 15: 9-17.  There is no greater love than to lay down your lives.  How can we do just that for Jesus here at St. Matthew's?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 1, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 15: 9-17.  There is no greater love than to lay down your lives.  How can we do just that for Jesus here at St. Matthew's?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13699567 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 853 full false October 1, 2023 - Traditional - No Greater Love In our Traditional message from October 1, 2023, Andy shares with us from John 15: 9-17. Our colleges do a great job of "making disciples," even better than the church. They provide identity and community. So should we, so must we, as the church. How can we do just that?

]]> In our Traditional message from October 1, 2023, Andy shares with us from John 15: 9-17. Our colleges do a great job of "making disciples," even better than the church. They provide identity and community. So should we, so must we, as the church. How can we do just that?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13699563 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1039 full false September 24, 2023 - INTERSECTON - No More Excuses In our INTERSECTION message from September 24, 2023, Brian shares with us from Jonah 3: 10 - 4:11.  We see God's call to go to Nineveh. God calls us to love our enemies, no excuses!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 24, 2023, Brian shares with us from Jonah 3: 10 - 4:11.  We see God's call to go to Nineveh. God calls us to love our enemies, no excuses!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13649124 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1365 full false September 24, 2023 - Traditional - Do All the Good You Can In our Traditional message from September 24, 2023, Andy shares with us from Jonah 3:10 - 4:11.  God calls Jonah to where he does not want to go. Ninevah.  God calls us to places, and to people that we do not want to go.  Join us as we learn why it is that God does just that.

]]> In our Traditional message from September 24, 2023, Andy shares with us from Jonah 3:10 - 4:11.  God calls Jonah to where he does not want to go. Ninevah.  God calls us to places, and to people that we do not want to go.  Join us as we learn why it is that God does just that.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13649117 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1264 full false September 17, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Finding Hope While Waiting In our INTERSECTION message from September 17, 2023, Brian shares with us from Lamentations 3: 21-25. We lament our pain, our loss, our hurt. But, while we wait in our pain, we have hope.  God is at work; He is doing something!  And we have hope in what it is that He is going to do!     

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 17, 2023, Brian shares with us from Lamentations 3: 21-25. We lament our pain, our loss, our hurt. But, while we wait in our pain, we have hope.  God is at work; He is doing something!  And we have hope in what it is that He is going to do!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13606611 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1293 full false September 17, 2023 - Traditional - Morning by Morning We don't like death.  Or sickness.  Or pain. We hide from these things. We do them in private. But this has been a hard season for our church. And today, we stop, and we lament. For us to heal, we have to sit with our pain and name our pain.  We lament what we have been through and what we have lost.  We lament the pain and the hurt. 

But we also have hope.  Morning by morning, new mercies we see!  We are going to build something beautiful here at St. Matthew's.   For the glory and beauty of God. We've had pain and loss, yes. But we have hope. Because God is good!  And His mercies are always, there!  

]]> We don't like death.  Or sickness.  Or pain. We hide from these things. We do them in private. But this has been a hard season for our church. And today, we stop, and we lament. For us to heal, we have to sit with our pain and name our pain.  We lament what we have been through and what we have lost.  We lament the pain and the hurt. 

But we also have hope.  Morning by morning, new mercies we see!  We are going to build something beautiful here at St. Matthew's.   For the glory and beauty of God. We've had pain and loss, yes. But we have hope. Because God is good!  And His mercies are always, there!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13606245 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1526 full false September 3, 2023 - Joint Service - Here I Am In our Joint service from September 3, 2023, Andy shares with us from Exodus 3: 1-15. We see God call to Moses from the burning bush.  Fire in scripture often points to purification.  God called Moses, purified him, and used him. Our tests and trials purify us, and God wants to use them, and all things, for something beautiful.   

]]> In our Joint service from September 3, 2023, Andy shares with us from Exodus 3: 1-15. We see God call to Moses from the burning bush.  Fire in scripture often points to purification.  God called Moses, purified him, and used him. Our tests and trials purify us, and God wants to use them, and all things, for something beautiful.   

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13525502 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1183 full false August 27, 2023 - Traditional - Who is Jesus? In our Traditional message from August 27, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 16: 13-20.  Jesus asks the disciplines, who do people say that He is?  That is the most important question we ask. Who is Jesus?     

]]> In our Traditional message from August 27, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 16: 13-20.  Jesus asks the disciplines, who do people say that He is?  That is the most important question we ask. Who is Jesus?     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13498548 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1353 full false August 27, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Gates of Hell In our INTERSECTION service from August 27, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 16: 13-20.  This passage tells us that the gates of Hell will not triumph against the church.  No matter what happens,  we do not have to fear; the Christ of God will triumph!         

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from August 27, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 16: 13-20.  This passage tells us that the gates of Hell will not triumph against the church.  No matter what happens,  we do not have to fear; the Christ of God will triumph!         

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13498489 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1684 full false August 20, 2023 - Traditional - Boldly In our Traditional Message from August 20, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 15: 21-28.  We see in this passage a mother in need, and she prays boldly. We should never, ever be afraid of praying boldly to our Father!  

]]> In our Traditional Message from August 20, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 15: 21-28.  We see in this passage a mother in need, and she prays boldly. We should never, ever be afraid of praying boldly to our Father!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13498524 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1179 full false August 20, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Faith In our INTERSECTION message from August 20, 2023, Brian preaches from Matthew 15: 21-28.  We see a mother in great need, yet she still has faith.  We too, we can have faith even in the challenging moments of life.     

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 20, 2023, Brian preaches from Matthew 15: 21-28.  We see a mother in great need, yet she still has faith.  We too, we can have faith even in the challenging moments of life.     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13498534 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1160 full false August 13, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Walk on Water In our INTERSECTION  message from August 13, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 14:22-33.  In this passage, we see Jesus walk on water. What can we learn from this miracle of our Lord?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION  message from August 13, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 14:22-33.  In this passage, we see Jesus walk on water. What can we learn from this miracle of our Lord?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13398121 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1178 full false August 13, 2023 - Traditional - Walk on Water In our Traditional message from August 13, 2023, Beth shares with us from Matthew 14:22-33.  In this passage, we see Jesus walk on water. What can we learn from this miracle of our Lord?  

]]> In our Traditional message from August 13, 2023, Beth shares with us from Matthew 14:22-33.  In this passage, we see Jesus walk on water. What can we learn from this miracle of our Lord?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13398099 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1452 full false August 6, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Feeding of the 5,000 In our INTERSECTION message, Brian looks at Matthew 14: 13-21.  Here we see the feeding of the 5,000. In this, we see that no matter how challenging it may seem, Jesus will always be able to make a way!     

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian looks at Matthew 14: 13-21.  Here we see the feeding of the 5,000. In this, we see that no matter how challenging it may seem, Jesus will always be able to make a way!     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13358886 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1262 full false August 6, 2023 - Traditional - You Do It In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21.  We see Jesus give the disciples a problem they could not fix - feeding the 5,000.  He tells them, you do it. But the way they solve the problem is not their own strength, but they take them to Jesus. It is not for us to figure out; it is for us to follow His lead.        

]]> In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21.  We see Jesus give the disciples a problem they could not fix - feeding the 5,000.  He tells them, you do it. But the way they solve the problem is not their own strength, but they take them to Jesus. It is not for us to figure out; it is for us to follow His lead.        

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13358878 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1421 full false July 30, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Relationship Roadmap - The Family of God In our INTERSECTION message from July 30, 2023, Brian shares with us from Acts 2. We see the love the early church had for one another. May we have the same love today! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 30, 2023, Brian shares with us from Acts 2. We see the love the early church had for one another. May we have the same love today! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13317240 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 918 full false July 30, 2023 - Traditional - Relationship Roadmap - The Family of God We finish up our Relationship Roadmap series by looking at John 15: 9-17.  We look at what Jesus tells us - He chose us. He is for us.  He loves us. And if He loves us, then we are called to love each other.    

]]> We finish up our Relationship Roadmap series by looking at John 15: 9-17.  We look at what Jesus tells us - He chose us. He is for us.  He loves us. And if He loves us, then we are called to love each other.    

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13317234 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1119 full false June 23, 2023 - Traditional - Relationaship Roadmap - Outsiders In our Traditional message from June 23, 2023, we see Brian share with us from Romans 12: 9-21. We are called to love all we meet, especially our enemies, as Jesus calls us!

]]> In our Traditional message from June 23, 2023, we see Brian share with us from Romans 12: 9-21. We are called to love all we meet, especially our enemies, as Jesus calls us!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13272501 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1139 full false June 23, 2033 - INTERSECTION- Relationaship Roadmap- Outsiders In our INTERSECTION message from June 23, 2023, Andy shares with us from Romans 12: 9-21.  Paul talks about heaping burning coals upon the heads of our enemies.  We look deeper at what the Bible says about coals, the Gospel, and holiness. What exactly is Paul calling us to in this text?        

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 23, 2023, Andy shares with us from Romans 12: 9-21.  Paul talks about heaping burning coals upon the heads of our enemies.  We look deeper at what the Bible says about coals, the Gospel, and holiness. What exactly is Paul calling us to in this text?        

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13272448 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1761 full false July 16, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Relationship Roadmap - Other Relationships In our July 16 INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us about the key relationships in our lives, our friendships and other vital relationships. God made us from this, and these relationships are one of His great gifts to us!       

]]> In our July 16 INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us about the key relationships in our lives, our friendships and other vital relationships. God made us from this, and these relationships are one of His great gifts to us!       

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13232690 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400 1116 full false July 16, 2023 - Traditional - Relationship Roadmap - Other Relationships In our July 16 message, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 6: 5-9.  This passage starts off talking about slavery, so we take a few moments to unpack to interpret scripture, particularly hard passages. After that, we look at what Paul is telling us about the other key relationships in our lives, especially our need for friendships.     

]]> In our July 16 message, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 6: 5-9.  This passage starts off talking about slavery, so we take a few moments to unpack to interpret scripture, particularly hard passages. After that, we look at what Paul is telling us about the other key relationships in our lives, especially our need for friendships.     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13232654 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 820 full false July 9, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Relationship Roadmap - Parents In our Relationship Roadmap series, Brian shares with us from Ephesians 6: 4. What does Paul have to say to us today regarding how we should love, discipline, and teach our children?

]]> In our Relationship Roadmap series, Brian shares with us from Ephesians 6: 4. What does Paul have to say to us today regarding how we should love, discipline, and teach our children?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13190101 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1477 full false July 9, 2023 - Traditional - Relationship Roadmap - Parents In our Relationship Roadmap series, we look today at what Paul has to say about what it means to be a parent. To love our children and not provoke them. How do we love?  How do we discipline?  It all starts with being rooted in Christ. 

And at the end of the message, Andy shares a few words to St. Matthew's about how we live together during pain, hurt, anger, and discernment.     

]]> In our Relationship Roadmap series, we look today at what Paul has to say about what it means to be a parent. To love our children and not provoke them. How do we love?  How do we discipline?  It all starts with being rooted in Christ. 

And at the end of the message, Andy shares a few words to St. Matthew's about how we live together during pain, hurt, anger, and discernment.     

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13190095 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1324 full false June 25, 2023 - Traditioal - Relationship Roadmap - Children In our Traditional message from June 25, 2023, Brian shares with us from Ephesians 6: 1-3.  We see here God's word for children in how they are called to obey their parents.  We see in these passages God's plan for our families!   

]]> In our Traditional message from June 25, 2023, Brian shares with us from Ephesians 6: 1-3.  We see here God's word for children in how they are called to obey their parents.  We see in these passages God's plan for our families!   

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13104300 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 920 full false June 25, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Relationship Roadmap - Children In our series Relationship Roadmap, Andy shares from Ephesians 6: 1-3.  Children are told to obey their parents.  Just as wives submit, husbands lay down, and children obey. All members of the family are called to submit themselves to the mission and good of the family.      

]]> In our series Relationship Roadmap, Andy shares from Ephesians 6: 1-3.  Children are told to obey their parents.  Just as wives submit, husbands lay down, and children obey. All members of the family are called to submit themselves to the mission and good of the family.      

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13104290 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1609 full false June 18, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Wives and Husbands In our Relationship Roadmap series, Brian preaches from Ephesians 5: 21-33.  In this passage, we see Paul's words to us, for us to mutually submit to one another, in this we follow the way of Christ!    

]]> In our Relationship Roadmap series, Brian preaches from Ephesians 5: 21-33.  In this passage, we see Paul's words to us, for us to mutually submit to one another, in this we follow the way of Christ!    

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13061232 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1580 full false June 18, 2023 - Traditional - Husbands In our June 18 Traditional sermon, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5: 25-33.  In this passage, we see that husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loves the church.  As husbands and wives both mutually submit for the good of the marriage, we see the power of Christ in our families!        

]]> In our June 18 Traditional sermon, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5: 25-33.  In this passage, we see that husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loves the church.  As husbands and wives both mutually submit for the good of the marriage, we see the power of Christ in our families!        

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13061223 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1303 full false June 11, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Healing In our INTERSECTION message from June 11, 2023, our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Embra Jackson, shares with us about the healing and restoration that our loving God longs to share with us.  Take a few moments to listen to this encouraging word!  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 11, 2023, our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Embra Jackson, shares with us about the healing and restoration that our loving God longs to share with us.  Take a few moments to listen to this encouraging word!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13018791 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1356 full false June 11, 2023 - Traditional - Relationship Roadmap - Wives In our Traditional message from June 11, Andy shares with us from challenging verses, Ephesians 5: 21-24. Wives submit to your husbands. These words have been used for great harm by many people. But when we take a look at the broader context of scripture, we see what Paul is saying not just to wives but to all believers. 

]]> In our Traditional message from June 11, Andy shares with us from challenging verses, Ephesians 5: 21-24. Wives submit to your husbands. These words have been used for great harm by many people. But when we take a look at the broader context of scripture, we see what Paul is saying not just to wives but to all believers. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-13018786 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1442 full false June 4, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Relationship Roadmap In our INTERSECTION message from June 4, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 22: 36-40. We see the Greatest Command is love of God and Neighbor. That is our great calling as the church!

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 4, 2023, Brian shares with us from Matthew 22: 36-40. We see the Greatest Command is love of God and Neighbor. That is our great calling as the church!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12975762 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1344 full false June 4, 2023 - Traditional - Relationship Roadmap In our Traditional message from June 4, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 22: 36-40. It comes down to relationships, our relationship with God and neighbor. Over the next few weeks, we'll take time to look at the key relationships within our lives!

]]> In our Traditional message from June 4, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 22: 36-40. It comes down to relationships, our relationship with God and neighbor. Over the next few weeks, we'll take time to look at the key relationships within our lives!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12975758 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1296 full false May 28, 2023 - INTERSECTION - God is an Artist In our INTERSECTION message from Pentecost, 2023, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  We see that in Pentecost that God is a painting us a picture of what He longs to do. He longs to restore and rebuild.  He will restore all that sin has taken.  The Holy Spirit will restore and will bring new life.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Pentecost, 2023, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  We see that in Pentecost that God is a painting us a picture of what He longs to do. He longs to restore and rebuild.  He will restore all that sin has taken.  The Holy Spirit will restore and will bring new life.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12934534 Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1764 full false May 28, 2023 - Traditional - Something New In our Pentecost Sunday message Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  The Holy Spirit calls us outside the walls of our church and to something new.  It may be scary for us, but we can always trust that God is with us.  

]]> In our Pentecost Sunday message Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  The Holy Spirit calls us outside the walls of our church and to something new.  It may be scary for us, but we can always trust that God is with us.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12934527 Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1287 full false May 21, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Cast Your Cares In our INTERSECTION service from May 21, Brian shares with us from 1 Peter 5: 6-11. We can cast our cares and anxieties on Jesus, because He cares for us! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from May 21, Brian shares with us from 1 Peter 5: 6-11. We can cast our cares and anxieties on Jesus, because He cares for us! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12890588 Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1566 full false May 21, 2023 - Traditional - Anxiety In our Traditional message from May 21, Andy shares with us from 1 Peter 5: 6-11. We are to cast our anxieties on Christ, because He cares for us. But, we struggle. We worry.  What should we do with our worries and fears?  Cast them to Jesus!

]]> In our Traditional message from May 21, Andy shares with us from 1 Peter 5: 6-11. We are to cast our anxieties on Christ, because He cares for us. But, we struggle. We worry.  What should we do with our worries and fears?  Cast them to Jesus!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12890526 Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1479 full false May 14, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Through You In our INTERSECTION service from May 14, Brian shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  Through Jesus, we see God's goodness and mercy, we see God's love. And through us, all the world can know that love. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from May 14, Brian shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  Through Jesus, we see God's goodness and mercy, we see God's love. And through us, all the world can know that love. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12846558 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1112 full false May 14, 2023 - Traditional - Birthmarks In our Sunday sermon from May 14, 2023, Andy shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  Love is what holds our families together. Love is our birthmark from God, God's love for us, and the love we have for others, it's how others know that we are His.  

]]> In our Sunday sermon from May 14, 2023, Andy shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  Love is what holds our families together. Love is our birthmark from God, God's love for us, and the love we have for others, it's how others know that we are His.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12846551 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1503 full false May 7, 2023 - Baccalaureate Service - Four Most Important Decisions You'll Make In our Baccalaureate  Service, Jason Anding shares with our graduates, and our church, what are the four most important decisions that they'll ever make in their lives.  

]]> In our Baccalaureate  Service, Jason Anding shares with our graduates, and our church, what are the four most important decisions that they'll ever make in their lives.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12801143 Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1196 full false May 7, 2023 - Traditional - Identity In on our Traditional message from May 7, 2023, Andy shares with us from 1 Peter 2: 2-10.  We see in this passage where our identity is found. But do we live in the truth of who we are in Jesus?  Do we live in His grace as our primary identity?  

]]> In on our Traditional message from May 7, 2023, Andy shares with us from 1 Peter 2: 2-10.  We see in this passage where our identity is found. But do we live in the truth of who we are in Jesus?  Do we live in His grace as our primary identity?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12801140 Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1322 full false April 30, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Good Shepherd In our INTERSECTION message from April 30, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 10: 1-10.  Jesus is the good shepherd, where we receive life.  How can we better listen for His voice? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 30, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 10: 1-10.  Jesus is the good shepherd, where we receive life.  How can we better listen for His voice? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12752409 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1456 full false April 30, 2023 - Traditional - Life In our Traditional message from April 30, 2023 Andy shares with us his favorite verse - John 10:10.  Jesus came to give us abundant life. That is what the world needs now, joyous abundant life. We only find that voice, through, by listening to the voice of the good shepherd.  

]]> In our Traditional message from April 30, 2023 Andy shares with us his favorite verse - John 10:10.  Jesus came to give us abundant life. That is what the world needs now, joyous abundant life. We only find that voice, through, by listening to the voice of the good shepherd.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12752396 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1144 full false April 23, 2033 - INTERSECTION - Walk to Emmaus In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see Jesus walking with the disciples on the way to Emmaus.  We see daily that Jesus walks with us.  Are we looking? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see Jesus walking with the disciples on the way to Emmaus.  We see daily that Jesus walks with us.  Are we looking? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12706407 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1674 full false April 23, 2023 - Traditional - On the Road Again In our Traditional message from April 23, 2023, Andy shares with us from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see in this passage that Jesus walked with the disciples, but they did not see that He was with them.  Are we too busy to see that Jesus walks with us? 

]]> In our Traditional message from April 23, 2023, Andy shares with us from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see in this passage that Jesus walked with the disciples, but they did not see that He was with them.  Are we too busy to see that Jesus walks with us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12706392 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1216 full false April 16, 2023 - Traditional - Signs and Wonders In our Traditional message from Sunday, April 16, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see that so many people in the text did not believe until they had experienced.  We are the same way.  We need to experience Jesus' goodness.  And then help others to do just the same.  

]]> In our Traditional message from Sunday, April 16, Andy shares with us from John 20: 19-31. We see that so many people in the text did not believe until they had experienced.  We are the same way.  We need to experience Jesus' goodness.  And then help others to do just the same.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12662307 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1108 full false April 16, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Peace be with You In INTERSECTION message from April 16, 2023, Beth shares with us from John 20: 19-31.  In this passage we see that Jesus longs to give His peace to all who believe upon His name! 

]]> In INTERSECTION message from April 16, 2023, Beth shares with us from John 20: 19-31.  In this passage we see that Jesus longs to give His peace to all who believe upon His name! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12662317 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1217 full false April 9, 2023 - Easter - INTERSECTION - God's Love In our INTERSECTION message from Easter, Brian shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10, we see just how much God loves us.  He gave us His very son, who has overcome the grave! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Easter, Brian shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10, we see just how much God loves us.  He gave us His very son, who has overcome the grave! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12617079 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1325 full false April 9, 2023 - Easter - Traditional - All Shall Be Well In our Traditional Easter Sermon, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10.  In this message he share with us how God is playing the long game to defeat sin, death and the grave. The devil longs to trick us to sit in the darkness with Him. But God calls us into the light! 

]]> In our Traditional Easter Sermon, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 1-10.  In this message he share with us how God is playing the long game to defeat sin, death and the grave. The devil longs to trick us to sit in the darkness with Him. But God calls us into the light! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12617050 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1547 full false Good Friday - Our High Priest In our Good Friday message, Beth shares with us from Hebrews 4.  Jesus is our great high priest, who has experience  what we have experienced.  But yet He has overcome. God is with us, and God is victorious.  

]]> In our Good Friday message, Beth shares with us from Hebrews 4.  Jesus is our great high priest, who has experience  what we have experienced.  But yet He has overcome. God is with us, and God is victorious.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12610422 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 813 full false Maundy Thursday - Vulnerable In our Maundy Thursday message, Brian shares with us from John 13:1-17, 31b-35.  In this passage we see Jesus show us the path, of love and and of being vulnerable.

]]> In our Maundy Thursday message, Brian shares with us from John 13:1-17, 31b-35.  In this passage we see Jesus show us the path, of love and and of being vulnerable.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12607221 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1092 full false April 2, 2023 - Palm Sunday - INTERSECTION - Calm Before the Storm In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-11.  In this passage we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, and this crowd worshiped.  Later in the week, they will chant crucify Him. How can we avoid that mistake?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-11.  In this passage we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, and this crowd worshiped.  Later in the week, they will chant crucify Him. How can we avoid that mistake?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12571968 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1340 full false April 2, 2023 - Palm Sunday - Traditional - Two Crowds In our Palm Sunday message from our Traditional Service,  Andy shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-11.  We see the crowd was looking for an earthly king, a "son of David."  Jesus promised a heavenly kingdom, not of this world. They were disappointed, so they changed their cries to crucify. What do we do with our disappointment?  

]]> In our Palm Sunday message from our Traditional Service,  Andy shares with us from Matthew 21: 1-11.  We see the crowd was looking for an earthly king, a "son of David."  Jesus promised a heavenly kingdom, not of this world. They were disappointed, so they changed their cries to crucify. What do we do with our disappointment?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12571947 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1381 full false March 26, 2023 - Traditional - Armor of God In our Traditional message from March 26, 2023, Beth shares with us from Ephesians 6:10-20.  Here we see the Armor of God. What can this teach us about spiritual warfare? 

]]> In our Traditional message from March 26, 2023, Beth shares with us from Ephesians 6:10-20.  Here we see the Armor of God. What can this teach us about spiritual warfare? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12518198 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1077 full false March 26, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Armor of God In our INTERSECTION sermon from March 26, 2023, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 6: 10-20.  In this passage, we that God has given us a defense and a weapon against the attacks of the devil. What exactly is the Armor of God? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from March 26, 2023, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 6: 10-20.  In this passage, we that God has given us a defense and a weapon against the attacks of the devil. What exactly is the Armor of God? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12518194 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2074 full false March 19, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Job and the Devil In our INTERSECTION message from March 19, 2023, Brian shares with us from Job 1 - 2:8.  We see how Job suffered, but we see the greatness of God, and the role the devil plays in Job's life.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 19, 2023, Brian shares with us from Job 1 - 2:8.  We see how Job suffered, but we see the greatness of God, and the role the devil plays in Job's life.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12472006 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1326 full false March 19, 2023 - Traditional - Job and the Devil In our Traditional message from March 19, Andy shares with us from Job 1 - 2:10. We look at what happened to Job, what he lost the devils role in it. What can we learn about how God is greater than Satan our the role our faith plays in spiritual warfare? 

]]> In our Traditional message from March 19, Andy shares with us from Job 1 - 2:10. We look at what happened to Job, what he lost the devils role in it. What can we learn about how God is greater than Satan our the role our faith plays in spiritual warfare? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12471981 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1620 full false March 12, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Jesus and the Devil In our INTERSECTION message from March 12, 2023, Brian looks at Matthew 4: 1-11.  We see the devil tempt Jesus. What does this show us about how temptation works? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 12, 2023, Brian looks at Matthew 4: 1-11.  We see the devil tempt Jesus. What does this show us about how temptation works? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12423918 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1686 full false March 12, 2023 - Traditional - Jesus and the Devil In our Traditional message from Sunday, March 12, Andy looks deeper at Matthew 4: 1-11.  We see the devil tempting Jesus. What can we learn about how the devil attacks Jesus, and how can we apply this to our own lives? 

]]> In our Traditional message from Sunday, March 12, Andy looks deeper at Matthew 4: 1-11.  We see the devil tempting Jesus. What can we learn about how the devil attacks Jesus, and how can we apply this to our own lives? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12423913 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1436 full false March 5, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Fall In our INTERSECTION message from March 5, 2023, Brian shares us from Genesis 3: 1-19.  In this passage we see that attack of the devil and what the fall does to all of creation. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 5, 2023, Brian shares us from Genesis 3: 1-19.  In this passage we see that attack of the devil and what the fall does to all of creation. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12377962 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1154 full false March 5, 2023 - Traditional - The Fall In our Traditional message from March 5, 2023, Andy shares with us from Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-19.  In this passage we see the attack of the serpent, and the affect that the fall has upon all of us, even to this day.  

]]> In our Traditional message from March 5, 2023, Andy shares with us from Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-19.  In this passage we see the attack of the serpent, and the affect that the fall has upon all of us, even to this day.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12377956 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1257 full false February 26, 2023 - INTERSECTION - The Devil is in the Details In our INTERSECTION message from February 26, 2023, Brian looks at Revelation 12: 1-9. What does the Bible actually say about the devil? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 26, 2023, Brian looks at Revelation 12: 1-9. What does the Bible actually say about the devil? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12331267 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1317 full false February 26, 2023 - Traditional - The Devil is in the Details In our Traditional message from February 26, 2023, Andy shares with us from Revelation 12: 1-9, along with several other places in scripture; what does the Bible actually say about the devil?  If we look, we may find that what we believe doesn't actually come from scripture.  Let's talk a closer look at what the Bible actually says. 

]]> In our Traditional message from February 26, 2023, Andy shares with us from Revelation 12: 1-9, along with several other places in scripture; what does the Bible actually say about the devil?  If we look, we may find that what we believe doesn't actually come from scripture.  Let's talk a closer look at what the Bible actually says. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12331212 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1138 full false Ash Wednesday - Which Prayer will we Pray? In our Ash Wednesday Service, we look at Matthew 6, and also Luke 18: 9-14.  We need Lent, now more than ever.  This year, we can pray one of two prayers, "Lord, fix them, they are the problem" or "Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner."  Which prayer will we pray?  

]]> In our Ash Wednesday Service, we look at Matthew 6, and also Luke 18: 9-14.  We need Lent, now more than ever.  This year, we can pray one of two prayers, "Lord, fix them, they are the problem" or "Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner."  Which prayer will we pray?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12312459 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1221 full false February 19, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Why Church? In our INTERSECTION message from February 19, 2023, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20.  Why is it we are part of church? Is it about what we get?  Or about what we give? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 19, 2023, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20.  Why is it we are part of church? Is it about what we get?  Or about what we give? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12284159 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1816 full false February 19, 2023 - Traditional - Why Church In our Traditional message from February 19, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20.  Why exactly do we need church?

]]> In our Traditional message from February 19, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20.  Why exactly do we need church?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12284152 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1138 full false February 12, 2023 - INTERSECTION - At Work In our INTERSECTION message from February 12, 2023, Beth shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 12, 2023, Beth shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12252802 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1019 full false February 12, 2023 - Traditional (8:30 a.m.) - At Work In our 8:30 a.m. Traditional message from February 12, 2023, the Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> In our 8:30 a.m. Traditional message from February 12, 2023, the Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12252779 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1011 full false February 12, 2023 - Traditional (11:00 a.m.) - At Work In our Traditional message from February 12, 2023, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> In our Traditional message from February 12, 2023, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  We work out our salvation with fear and trembling.  What exactly is this work Paul is talking about? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12252636 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1067 full false February 2, 2023 - Traditional - It's All About Jesus In our Traditional message from Sunday, February 2, Andy shares with us from Colossians 1: 12-20.  Jesus is Lord. That is the Gospel. That's what the church, everything, is about. It's all about Jesus. Nothing else.  

]]> In our Traditional message from Sunday, February 2, Andy shares with us from Colossians 1: 12-20.  Jesus is Lord. That is the Gospel. That's what the church, everything, is about. It's all about Jesus. Nothing else.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12189121 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1083 full false February 2, 2023 - INTERSECTION - It's All About Jesus In our INTERSECTION message from February 2, 2023, Brian shares with us from Colossians 1: 12-20.  We are to build everything we are around Jesus.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 2, 2023, Brian shares with us from Colossians 1: 12-20.  We are to build everything we are around Jesus.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12189133 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1060 full false January 29, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Brokenness In our INTERSECTION message from January 29, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22.  We see that through sin, ALL die, but through Jesus, ALL can be saved. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 29, 2023, Brian shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22.  We see that through sin, ALL die, but through Jesus, ALL can be saved. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12145116 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1143 full false January 29, 2023 - Traditional - In the Beginning In our Traditional message from January 29, 2023, Andy shares with us from Genesis 1: 26-27 and 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22.  In the beginning, we see who we are.  Fearfully and wonderfully made. And deeply in need of a Savior.  

]]> In our Traditional message from January 29, 2023, Andy shares with us from Genesis 1: 26-27 and 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22.  In the beginning, we see who we are.  Fearfully and wonderfully made. And deeply in need of a Savior.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12145105 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1225 full false January 22, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Image of God In our INTERSECTION message from January 22, 2023, Brian shares with us from Genesis 1: 26-27. What does it mean to talk about being made in the image of God? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 22, 2023, Brian shares with us from Genesis 1: 26-27. What does it mean to talk about being made in the image of God? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12108724 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1432 full false January 15, 2023 - INTERSECTION - This I Believe In our INTERSECTION message from January 15, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 17: 1-3.  We see the lengths Jesus goes to know us, what lengths will we go to make sure we know Him?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 15, 2023, Brian shares with us from John 17: 1-3.  We see the lengths Jesus goes to know us, what lengths will we go to make sure we know Him?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12108721 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1218 full false January 22, 2023 - Traditional - This I Believe In our Traditional service from January 22, Andy shares with us from John 17:1-3. This is at the core of what Andy believes about faith and church. We are to know Jesus as Lord, and know Him more every day.

]]> In our Traditional service from January 22, Andy shares with us from John 17:1-3. This is at the core of what Andy believes about faith and church. We are to know Jesus as Lord, and know Him more every day.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12108714 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1742 full false January 15, 2023 - Traditional - Don't You Care? Our guest preacher Rev. Dr. Bob Rambo shares with us from Mark 4: 25-41. We see in this passage how much Jesus does care.  

]]> Our guest preacher Rev. Dr. Bob Rambo shares with us from Mark 4: 25-41. We see in this passage how much Jesus does care.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12108710 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1223 full false January 8, 2023 - INTERSECTION - Focus While the religious leaders of Jesus’ day missed the signs of His birth, the Magi of the far East did not. What is our focus today, and are we missing the signs of Jesus in our lives?

]]> While the religious leaders of Jesus’ day missed the signs of His birth, the Magi of the far East did not. What is our focus today, and are we missing the signs of Jesus in our lives?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12015346 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1496 full false January 8, 2023 - Traditional - On Purpose In our Traditional message from January 8, 2023, we look at Matthew 2: 1-12.  In this passage, we look deeper at the Wise Men.  What we find is this, the Wise Men were purposeful in their seeking of Jesus. How will we do the same this year? 

]]> In our Traditional message from January 8, 2023, we look at Matthew 2: 1-12.  In this passage, we look deeper at the Wise Men.  What we find is this, the Wise Men were purposeful in their seeking of Jesus. How will we do the same this year? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-12015343 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1216 full false Christmas Day - Far as the Curse is Found In our Christmas Morning message Andy shares from Psalm 98. We hear the story behind "Joy to the World" and understand that Christ has come and Christ is coming!  All will be made well!

]]> In our Christmas Morning message Andy shares from Psalm 98. We hear the story behind "Joy to the World" and understand that Christ has come and Christ is coming!  All will be made well!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11936979 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1573 full false Christmas Eve 2022 - Manage Your Expectations In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares from Luke 2: 1-20.  With Christmas, and with God, it is not that we expect too much.  It is that we expect too little.  We have lost our sense of wonder and worship!

]]> In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares from Luke 2: 1-20.  With Christmas, and with God, it is not that we expect too much.  It is that we expect too little.  We have lost our sense of wonder and worship!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11936977 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1070 full false December 18, 2022 - Blue Christmas - Questions In our Blue Christmas Service message, Andy shares from Habakkuk 2: 18-20.  We see the prophet bring his questions to God.  In a world following apart, he has many, many questions. So do we.  God can handle our hurts, our pain, and our questions.  

]]> In our Blue Christmas Service message, Andy shares from Habakkuk 2: 18-20.  We see the prophet bring his questions to God.  In a world following apart, he has many, many questions. So do we.  God can handle our hurts, our pain, and our questions.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11893605 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 966 full false December 11, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Waiting is a Gift In our INTERSECTION sermon from December 11, 2022, Brian shares with us from 2 Peter 3: 9-12. We see that every day in a gift and our waiting makes life precious. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from December 11, 2022, Brian shares with us from 2 Peter 3: 9-12. We see that every day in a gift and our waiting makes life precious. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11852543 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1243 full false December 11, 2022 - Traditional - Waiting is Mercy In our Traditional service message from December 11, 2022, we read from 2 Peter 3: 9-12. Waiting is part of our faith; part of our life. We find in scripture that waiting is not wasted, waiting is a mercy, it is a chance to live fully another day.  

]]> In our Traditional service message from December 11, 2022, we read from 2 Peter 3: 9-12. Waiting is part of our faith; part of our life. We find in scripture that waiting is not wasted, waiting is a mercy, it is a chance to live fully another day.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11852525 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 976 full false December 4, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Faith and Peace In our INTERSECTION service Brian shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-11.  We in this passage the power of faith and how faith will always lead us to God's peace.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION service Brian shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-11.  We in this passage the power of faith and how faith will always lead us to God's peace.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11811781 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1182 full false December 4, 2022 - Traditional - Easy Answers In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-11.  In this passage, we see that faith is the "easy answer" to how we please God. But what do we do when the easy answer is hard?  We know that He holds onto us as much as we hold onto Him. 

]]> In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-11.  In this passage, we see that faith is the "easy answer" to how we please God. But what do we do when the easy answer is hard?  We know that He holds onto us as much as we hold onto Him. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11811761 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1092 full false November 27, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Waiting As we begin Advent, we learn that we must wait. Brian shares with us from Luke 1; 26-38.  What is it that we can possibly learn while we wait? 

]]> As we begin Advent, we learn that we must wait. Brian shares with us from Luke 1; 26-38.  What is it that we can possibly learn while we wait? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11772411 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1310 full false November 27, 2022 - Traditional - In the Waiting As we begin our Advent season today, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 26-38.  We seem that part of the deal of faith is waiting. Why is that?  Why must we wait?  What is it that we can possibility learn as we wait? 

]]> As we begin our Advent season today, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 26-38.  We seem that part of the deal of faith is waiting. Why is that?  Why must we wait?  What is it that we can possibility learn as we wait? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11772398 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1374 full false November 20, 2022 - Traditional - Recognizing the King of Kings In our Traditional message from Christ the King Sunday, Beth shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20.  Many things try to pass themselves off as king, but how to we truly know THE king?

]]> In our Traditional message from Christ the King Sunday, Beth shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20.  Many things try to pass themselves off as king, but how to we truly know THE king?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11736369 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1329 full false November 20, 2022 - INTERSECTION - King of Kings In our INTERSECTION message from November 20, 2022, Andy shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20.  The hardest idols to fight are the good ones.  How do we truly make Jesus king of our lives?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 20, 2022, Andy shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20.  The hardest idols to fight are the good ones.  How do we truly make Jesus king of our lives?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11736337 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1648 full false November 13, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Doing Good In our INTERSECTION sermon from November 13, Brian shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13.  We reminded today to not grow weary from doing good. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from November 13, Brian shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13.  We reminded today to not grow weary from doing good. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11685487 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1154 full false November 13, 2022 - Traditional - Thankful In our Traditional sermon from November 13, 2022, Andy shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13.  We should not grow weary from doing good.  How is that possible?  To be thankful.  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from November 13, 2022, Andy shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13.  We should not grow weary from doing good.  How is that possible?  To be thankful.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11685445 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1200 full false November 6, 2022 - INTERSECTION - All Saints In our All Saints Sunday sermon from INTERSECTION, Brian shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31.  Let us thank God for all the relationships in our lives who have made us who we are.  

]]> In our All Saints Sunday sermon from INTERSECTION, Brian shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31.  Let us thank God for all the relationships in our lives who have made us who we are.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11642179 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 877 full false November 6, 2022 - Traditional - Aim at Heaven In our All Saints sermon from November 6, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31. When we remember that this world is not our home, we are actually able to be more effective for Jesus in this world!  

]]> In our All Saints sermon from November 6, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31. When we remember that this world is not our home, we are actually able to be more effective for Jesus in this world!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11642175 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1192 full false October 30, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Sacred Commitment In our INTERSECTION message from October 30, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 6: 66-69. What does it look like for us to be committed to Jesus?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 30, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 6: 66-69. What does it look like for us to be committed to Jesus?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11601052 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1162 full false October 30, 2022 - Traditional - Sacred Commitment In our Tradition message from October 30, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 6: 66-69.  What does it truly mean to be committed to Jesus?  What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord? 

]]> In our Tradition message from October 30, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 6: 66-69.  What does it truly mean to be committed to Jesus?  What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11601042 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1000 full false October 16, 2022 - Traditional - Sacred People In our Traditional message from October 16, Brian shares with us from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6. We see that God has marked us all, and we all have a role to play in God's kingdom.  

]]> In our Traditional message from October 16, Brian shares with us from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6. We see that God has marked us all, and we all have a role to play in God's kingdom.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11510436 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 964 full false October 16, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Sacred People In our INTERSECTION message,  Andy shares from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6.  In the Old Testament, God had the priests who led His people, but now we are all a kingdom of priests to serve our God.  We all have a role to play in leading other people to Jesus! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message,  Andy shares from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6.  In the Old Testament, God had the priests who led His people, but now we are all a kingdom of priests to serve our God.  We all have a role to play in leading other people to Jesus! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11510416 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1104 full false October 9, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Sacred Space In our INTERSECTION message from October 9, Brian shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that Jacob finds himself on Holy Ground. What does this mean for us?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 9, Brian shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that Jacob finds himself on Holy Ground. What does this mean for us?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11470958 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1093 full false October 9, 2022 - Traditional - Sacred Space In our Traditional sermon from October 9, 2022, Andy shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that space is indeed sacred. This sacredness should cause us to be reverent, but always welcoming.   

]]> In our Traditional sermon from October 9, 2022, Andy shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that space is indeed sacred. This sacredness should cause us to be reverent, but always welcoming.   

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11470951 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1462 full false October 2, 2022 - INTERSECTION - How Stuff Works In our INTERSECTION message from October 2, 2022 Brian shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7.  We look at the early church and see how church worked.  How does it work for us today? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 2, 2022 Brian shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7.  We look at the early church and see how church worked.  How does it work for us today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11428136 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 801 full false October 2, 2022 - Traditional - How Stuff Works In our Traditional message from October 2, 2022 Andy shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7.  How does church work?  How do all these things fit together?  How does it all happen.  We find out, there is no magic church fairy, it's just you, me, and the Holy Spirit! 

]]> In our Traditional message from October 2, 2022 Andy shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7.  How does church work?  How do all these things fit together?  How does it all happen.  We find out, there is no magic church fairy, it's just you, me, and the Holy Spirit! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11428066 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1053 full false September 25, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Prodigal Son In our INTERSECTION message from September 25, Brian shares with us the story of the Prodigal.  What can we learn from this beloved parable of Jesus? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 25, Brian shares with us the story of the Prodigal.  What can we learn from this beloved parable of Jesus? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11381710 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1663 full false September 25, 2022 - Traditional - The Prodigal Son This should actually be thought of as the Lost Brothers. We see two brothers today, lost in sin. One in the sin of lack of righteousness, one in the sin of self righteousness.  To both of these brothers, the Father came running with grace.  No matter where we find ourselves, may we know the Father's deep love. 

]]> This should actually be thought of as the Lost Brothers. We see two brothers today, lost in sin. One in the sin of lack of righteousness, one in the sin of self righteousness.  To both of these brothers, the Father came running with grace.  No matter where we find ourselves, may we know the Father's deep love. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11381705 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1451 full false September 18, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Esther In our INTERSECTION message from September 18,  Brian shares with us from Esther 4. What can learn about the needs all around us from learning Esther's story? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 18,  Brian shares with us from Esther 4. What can learn about the needs all around us from learning Esther's story? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11344160 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1290 full false September 18, 2022 - Traditional - Esther In our Traditional sermon from September 18, 2022, Andy shares with us from Esther 4.  This passage is very much where we can find ourselves. We are comfortable, all is well. Jackson, or Memphis' problems are of no concern to us. Yet, just like Esther, we are called to look beyond our comfort to the needs that, in truth, do affect us. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from September 18, 2022, Andy shares with us from Esther 4.  This passage is very much where we can find ourselves. We are comfortable, all is well. Jackson, or Memphis' problems are of no concern to us. Yet, just like Esther, we are called to look beyond our comfort to the needs that, in truth, do affect us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11344144 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1338 full false September 11, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Good Samaritan In our INTERSECTION message from September 11, Brian shares with us the familiar story of the Good Samaritan.  What can we learn from this great story of our faith? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 11, Brian shares with us the familiar story of the Good Samaritan.  What can we learn from this great story of our faith? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11300523 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1857 full false September 11, 2022 - Traditional - The Good Samaritan In our Traditional message from September 11, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 10: 25-27. We take a look at this passage from the view of the Samaritan.  We see how hard yet essential it is to love our enemies.

]]> In our Traditional message from September 11, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 10: 25-27. We take a look at this passage from the view of the Samaritan.  We see how hard yet essential it is to love our enemies.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11300324 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1410 full false August 28, 2022 - Traditional - Zacchaeus In our Traditional sermon from August 28, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10.  In this message we look the the familiar story of Zacchaeus. What does it mean that he was a tax collector?  We see in this story the power of Jesus' love to transform anyone.  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from August 28, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10.  In this message we look the the familiar story of Zacchaeus. What does it mean that he was a tax collector?  We see in this story the power of Jesus' love to transform anyone.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11218556 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1168 full false August 28, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Zacchaeus In our INTERSECTION message from August 28, 2022, Brian shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10. What can we see about God's grace from this familiar story of Zacchaeus?

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 28, 2022, Brian shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10. What can we see about God's grace from this familiar story of Zacchaeus?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11218594 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1469 full false August 21, 2022 - Traditional - David and Goliath In our Traditional message, Beth shares with us from 1 Samuel 17 as we see the familiar story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this treasured passage about what it means to be strong and faithful? 

]]> In our Traditional message, Beth shares with us from 1 Samuel 17 as we see the familiar story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this treasured passage about what it means to be strong and faithful? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11175087 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1434 full false August 21, 2022 - INTERSECTION - David and Goliath In our INTERSECTION message, Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 17.  In this familiar story of David and Goliath, we learn that this is not a motivational story. We are not David, Jesus is David, slaying the Goliaths in our lives.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 17.  In this familiar story of David and Goliath, we learn that this is not a motivational story. We are not David, Jesus is David, slaying the Goliaths in our lives.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11175085 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1734 full false August 14, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Feeding of the 5,000 In our INTERSECTION message from August 14, 2022, Brian shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21, the feeding of the 5,000. What can we see when we look this passage through fresh eyes? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 14, 2022, Brian shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21, the feeding of the 5,000. What can we see when we look this passage through fresh eyes? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11136649 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1358 full false August 14, 2022 - Traditional - Feeding of the 5,000 In our Traditional message from August 14, 2022, Andy shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21.  In this passage we see Jesus feed the 5,000. But the miracle is not exactly what you think it is. And like a Marvel movie, stay after the prayer for an additional mini sermon from Andy about Mary and Martha. 

]]> In our Traditional message from August 14, 2022, Andy shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21.  In this passage we see Jesus feed the 5,000. But the miracle is not exactly what you think it is. And like a Marvel movie, stay after the prayer for an additional mini sermon from Andy about Mary and Martha. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11136634 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1324 full false August 7, 2022 - Traditional - Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors In our Traditional message, Andy takes a deeper look at the story of Joseph as found in Genesis 31: 1-11. What can we learn from looking a little deeper at this well known story? 

]]> In our Traditional message, Andy takes a deeper look at the story of Joseph as found in Genesis 31: 1-11. What can we learn from looking a little deeper at this well known story? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11096319 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1337 full false August 7, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Genesis 37: 1-11.  What can we learn from a deeper look at Joseph and his story? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Genesis 37: 1-11.  What can we learn from a deeper look at Joseph and his story? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11096410 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1154 full false July 31, 2022 - INTERSECTION - What's Next! In our INTERSECTION message from July 31, 2022, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 9: 1-5.  The wall is being rebuilt. But what is next? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 31, 2022, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 9: 1-5.  The wall is being rebuilt. But what is next? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11057693 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1087 full false July 31, 2022 - Traditional - What's Next! In our final message from Nehemiah, Andy preacher from Nehemiah 9: 1-5.  In this passage we see the power and beauty of a what a team can truly do for God. What is next here?  Our best days! 

]]> In our final message from Nehemiah, Andy preacher from Nehemiah 9: 1-5.  In this passage we see the power and beauty of a what a team can truly do for God. What is next here?  Our best days! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11057682 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 898 full false July 24, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Completion In our INTERSECTION message from July 24, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 6:15-7:5.  The wall is finished. There is much to celebrate! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 24, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 6:15-7:5.  The wall is finished. There is much to celebrate! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11020719 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1329 full false July 24, 2022 - Traditional - Completion In our Traditional message from July 24, Andy shares with us from Nehemiah 6:15-7:4.  We see that the wall is completed.  The is finished. But our faith and our work in the church is something that is never completed.  We are called to finish our faith; we call are called to be faithful.  

]]> In our Traditional message from July 24, Andy shares with us from Nehemiah 6:15-7:4.  We see that the wall is completed.  The is finished. But our faith and our work in the church is something that is never completed.  We are called to finish our faith; we call are called to be faithful.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-11020688 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 936 full false July 17, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Fight for your Family In our INTERSECTION message from July 17, we see Nehemiah's speech to rally his people in Nehemiah 4: 10-14?  How does he inspire the people to fight?  To fight for their families.  Do we fight for our families?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 17, we see Nehemiah's speech to rally his people in Nehemiah 4: 10-14?  How does he inspire the people to fight?  To fight for their families.  Do we fight for our families?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10975831 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1462 full false July 17, 2022 - Traditional - Fight for What Matters In our Traditional message from July 17, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 4: 10-14. We see that Nehemiah instructs the people to fight, but to fight for what matters.  

]]> In our Traditional message from July 17, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 4: 10-14. We see that Nehemiah instructs the people to fight, but to fight for what matters.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10975797 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1225 full false July 10, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Opposition In our INTERSECTION message from July 10, 2022, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah.  We see that being faithful will often face opposition.  May we always choose to be faithful, regardless of the opposition we may face.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 10, 2022, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah.  We see that being faithful will often face opposition.  May we always choose to be faithful, regardless of the opposition we may face.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10937200 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1243 full false July 10, 2022 - Traditional - Opposition In our message from July 10, 2022, we look at passages in Nehemiah that show us this. Being faithful, rebuilding the wall is not always easy, in fact, more often than not we will face opposition.  Internal opposition and external opposition.  But being faithful is always worth it. 

]]> In our message from July 10, 2022, we look at passages in Nehemiah that show us this. Being faithful, rebuilding the wall is not always easy, in fact, more often than not we will face opposition.  Internal opposition and external opposition.  But being faithful is always worth it. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10937124 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1636 full false June 26, 2022 - Traditional - Repair the Wall In Nehemiah 2: 11-20, we look at Nehemiah taking and honest inspection of the wall.  It was in bad shape. It needed to be rebuilt.  Until we know where we are and where we stand, we can't fully rebuilt.  But we want to make sure we rebuilt to be who God is calling us to be, not rebuilding on nostalgia and what we used to be.  

]]> In Nehemiah 2: 11-20, we look at Nehemiah taking and honest inspection of the wall.  It was in bad shape. It needed to be rebuilt.  Until we know where we are and where we stand, we can't fully rebuilt.  But we want to make sure we rebuilt to be who God is calling us to be, not rebuilding on nostalgia and what we used to be.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10862056 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1338 full false June 19, 2022 - Traditional - Remember Your People In our Traditional message from June 19 we look at Nehemiah 2: 1-8.  Today we see that Nehemiah is motivated to rebuild the wall because he remembers his people. As we rebuild, we need to remember the importance of our community here, remember our mission, and remember how much we love each other.  

]]> In our Traditional message from June 19 we look at Nehemiah 2: 1-8.  Today we see that Nehemiah is motivated to rebuild the wall because he remembers his people. As we rebuild, we need to remember the importance of our community here, remember our mission, and remember how much we love each other.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10819087 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1456 full false June 19, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Remember Your People In our INTERSECTION message from June 19, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 2: 1-8.  In this message, we see that Nehemiah remembers his people.  What can we learn from this passage of scripture? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 19, Brian shares with us from Nehemiah 2: 1-8.  In this message, we see that Nehemiah remembers his people.  What can we learn from this passage of scripture? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10819085 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1427 full false June 12, 2022 - Traditional - Rebuild In our Traditional sermon from June 12, Andy shares from Nehemiah 1: 1-11.  We look at what happened after the exile to Jerusalem. The wall needed to be rebuilt.  It took everyone. Post COVID, we need to rebuild. We are a different church now than we were before.  To rebuild, it will take all of us. Will you be a part?  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from June 12, Andy shares from Nehemiah 1: 1-11.  We look at what happened after the exile to Jerusalem. The wall needed to be rebuilt.  It took everyone. Post COVID, we need to rebuild. We are a different church now than we were before.  To rebuild, it will take all of us. Will you be a part?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10780960 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1735 full false May 29, 2022 - Traditional - One In John 17: 20-26, we see Jesus pray that the church may be one. We don't often think about unity as an important virtue of the church, but we see how important it was to Jesus today. What does it mean to have unity, and how is that something we can do? 

]]> In John 17: 20-26, we see Jesus pray that the church may be one. We don't often think about unity as an important virtue of the church, but we see how important it was to Jesus today. What does it mean to have unity, and how is that something we can do? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10702068 Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1484 full false May 22, 2022 - Traditional - Experiencing God In our message from our Traditional service from May 22, 2022, Andy shares with us from Acts 16: 9-15. We see in this passage that our job is not the be the hero and save the world, our job is simply to be faithful in join in what God is already doing. 

]]> In our message from our Traditional service from May 22, 2022, Andy shares with us from Acts 16: 9-15. We see in this passage that our job is not the be the hero and save the world, our job is simply to be faithful in join in what God is already doing. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10662031 Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1409 full false May 22, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Risk In our INTERSECTION message from May 22, 2022, Brian shares with us from Acts 16: 9-15.  Where in our life is God calling us to take a risk? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from May 22, 2022, Brian shares with us from Acts 16: 9-15.  Where in our life is God calling us to take a risk? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10662030 Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1240 full false May 15, 2022 - Traditional - Known by Love In our May 15, 2022 message, Beth shares with us from John 13: 31-35.  Jesus tells us today that as His followers, we will be known by love. 

]]> In our May 15, 2022 message, Beth shares with us from John 13: 31-35.  Jesus tells us today that as His followers, we will be known by love. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10622179 Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1336 full false May 15, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Uniform A uniform identifies what a person does or who a person is.  In our INTERSECTION service from May 15, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 13: 31-35.  Jesus tells us that the uniform we were, as His followers, is love.

]]> A uniform identifies what a person does or who a person is.  In our INTERSECTION service from May 15, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 13: 31-35.  Jesus tells us that the uniform we were, as His followers, is love.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10622178 Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1934 full false May 8, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Home On Mother's Day, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  What does it mean to look to home?  

]]> On Mother's Day, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 14: 23-29.  What does it mean to look to home?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10587957 Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1113 full false May 8, 2022 - Traditional - Birthmarks In our Traditional message from May 8, 2022, Mother's Day, Andy shares from John 14: 23-29.  What is it that holds our families together?  What is it that holds our church together? What are our birthmarks? 

]]> In our Traditional message from May 8, 2022, Mother's Day, Andy shares from John 14: 23-29.  What is it that holds our families together?  What is it that holds our church together? What are our birthmarks? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10587938 Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1454 full false May 1, 2022 - Baccalaureate Service - Top Ten Bits of Wisdom In our service to honor our graduates our Student Pastor, Jason Anding, shares with us his top ten pieces of wisdom for high school graduates

]]> In our service to honor our graduates our Student Pastor, Jason Anding, shares with us his top ten pieces of wisdom for high school graduates

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10538514 Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1327 full false April 24, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Thomas In our INTERSECTION message from April 24, 2022, Brian looks at John 20: 19-31. What can learn from Thomas and his faith and doubts? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 24, 2022, Brian looks at John 20: 19-31. What can learn from Thomas and his faith and doubts? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10495416 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1284 full false April 24, 2022 - Traditional - Doubt and Surrender In our message from April 24, Andy looks at John 20: 19-31. We look at Thomas and his doubt. We all doubt, but how do we learn to surrender to God's grace in the midst of doubt? 

]]> In our message from April 24, Andy looks at John 20: 19-31. We look at Thomas and his doubt. We all doubt, but how do we learn to surrender to God's grace in the midst of doubt? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10495404 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1375 full false April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday - INTERSECTION - First Words In our INTERSECTION message from Easter 2022, Brian shares with us from John 20: 1-18. We see Jesus' first words to Mary on Easter Morning. What can this teach us about the power of Easter? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from Easter 2022, Brian shares with us from John 20: 1-18. We see Jesus' first words to Mary on Easter Morning. What can this teach us about the power of Easter? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10455817 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1225 full false April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday - Traditional - First Words In our Easter Message from April 17,  Andy shares with us from John 20: 1-18.  During Lent, we looked at Jesus' Last Words.  On Easter, we look at His First Words after the resurrection. What can learn from what He says to Mary?  

]]> In our Easter Message from April 17,  Andy shares with us from John 20: 1-18.  During Lent, we looked at Jesus' Last Words.  On Easter, we look at His First Words after the resurrection. What can learn from what He says to Mary?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10455658 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1354 full false April 15, 2022 - Good Friday - The King of Kings In our Good Friday message Beth shares with us from John 18: 28-38.  In the cross, we see what Jesus' kingship really looks like.  

]]> In our Good Friday message Beth shares with us from John 18: 28-38.  In the cross, we see what Jesus' kingship really looks like.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10447429 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 975 full false April 14, 2022 - Maundy Thursday - Command In our Maundy Thursday service, Brian shares with us these final commands of Jesus.  What do His final commands reveal to us about who we are and how we are to live? 

]]> In our Maundy Thursday service, Brian shares with us these final commands of Jesus.  What do His final commands reveal to us about who we are and how we are to live? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10444255 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1007 full false April 10, 2022 - Palm Sunday - Traditional - Commend My Spirit In our Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Luke 23: 44-46.  What is Jesus telling us about trust when He commends His spirit to God?  What does this last saying mean for us today? 

]]> In our Palm Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Luke 23: 44-46.  What is Jesus telling us about trust when He commends His spirit to God?  What does this last saying mean for us today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10414186 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1234 full false April 3, 2022 - Palm Sunday - INTERSECTION - Commend My Spirit In our Palm Sunday INTERSECTION message Brian shares with us from Jesus' last sayings, what does it mean for Jesus to commend His spirit to God? 

]]> In our Palm Sunday INTERSECTION message Brian shares with us from Jesus' last sayings, what does it mean for Jesus to commend His spirit to God? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10414200 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1419 full false April 3, 2022 - Traditional - It is Finished In our series "Last Words" we look at Jesus' saying on the cross - "It is Finished" in John 19: 29-30.  What is Jesus talking about here?  What is it that is finished?  

]]> In our series "Last Words" we look at Jesus' saying on the cross - "It is Finished" in John 19: 29-30.  What is Jesus talking about here?  What is it that is finished?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10370293 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1323 full false April 3, 2022 - INTERSECTION - It is Finished In our INTERSECTION message from April 3, 2022, Brian shares with us from Jesus' last words, it is finished. What do these words of Jesus mean to us today? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from April 3, 2022, Brian shares with us from Jesus' last words, it is finished. What do these words of Jesus mean to us today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10370330 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1160 full false March 27, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Thirst In our INTERSECTION message from March 27, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 19: 28. What can we learn from Jesus' thirst?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 27, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 19: 28. What can we learn from Jesus' thirst?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10332529 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1254 full false March 27, 2022 - Traditional - Thirst In our series, "Last Words" we look at Jesus' last words on the cross.  On Sunday, March 27, we look at John 19: 28 where Jesus says "I Thirst."  We see how this passage plays into God's larger plan to save humanity! 

]]> In our series, "Last Words" we look at Jesus' last words on the cross.  On Sunday, March 27, we look at John 19: 28 where Jesus says "I Thirst."  We see how this passage plays into God's larger plan to save humanity! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10332519 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1571 full false March 20, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Forsaken In our INTERSECTION message from March 20, 2022, Andy shares with us from Matthew 27: 46.  We see Jesus cry "why have you forsaken me."  What we do not understand is that He is quoting Psalm 22. What does this Psalm have to teach us about the cross?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 20, 2022, Andy shares with us from Matthew 27: 46.  We see Jesus cry "why have you forsaken me."  What we do not understand is that He is quoting Psalm 22. What does this Psalm have to teach us about the cross?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10284057 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1395 full false March 20, 2022 - Traditional - Forsaken In our Traditional message on March 20, Brian shares with us from Matthew 27: 46.  We see Jesus cry out that God has forsaken Him. What does He mean when He says that? What is actually happening there?  

]]> In our Traditional message on March 20, Brian shares with us from Matthew 27: 46.  We see Jesus cry out that God has forsaken Him. What does He mean when He says that? What is actually happening there?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10284079 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1245 full false March 13, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Behold In our INTERSECTION message from March 13, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 19: 25-28.  We see that Jesus expands for us the idea of what family is in the family of God.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from March 13, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 19: 25-28.  We see that Jesus expands for us the idea of what family is in the family of God.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10242516 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1255 full false March 13, 2022 - Traditional - Behold In our Traditional message from March 13, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 19: 25-28.  We see Jesus tell Mary today behold her son, and John to behold his mother.  In the family of faith we see that water is thicker than blood.  

]]> In our Traditional message from March 13, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 19: 25-28.  We see Jesus tell Mary today behold her son, and John to behold his mother.  In the family of faith we see that water is thicker than blood.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10242499 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1054 full false March 6, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Today in Paradise In our INTERSECTION service from March 6, 2022, Brian talks with us about the thief on the cross.  What does it look like for us to have faith?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION service from March 6, 2022, Brian talks with us about the thief on the cross.  What does it look like for us to have faith?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10199166 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1530 full false March 6, 2022 - Traditional - Today in Paradise In our Traditional Sermon from March 6, 2022,  Andy continues our "Last Words" series looking at Jesus' last words on the cross.  Today we see Jesus tell the thief on the cross that he would be in Him in paradise.  What did this thief understand about Jesus and what did this mean for him? 

]]> In our Traditional Sermon from March 6, 2022,  Andy continues our "Last Words" series looking at Jesus' last words on the cross.  Today we see Jesus tell the thief on the cross that he would be in Him in paradise.  What did this thief understand about Jesus and what did this mean for him? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10199154 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1556 full false Ash Wednesday - Father Forgive Them We begin our Lenten series "Last Words" by looking the first of the last words of Jesus on the cross - Father forgive them, they know not what they do. In our Ash Wednesday message, Andy helps us consider the power of forgiveness.  

]]> We begin our Lenten series "Last Words" by looking the first of the last words of Jesus on the cross - Father forgive them, they know not what they do. In our Ash Wednesday message, Andy helps us consider the power of forgiveness.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10183188 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1461 full false February 27, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Revelation In our INTERSECTION message from February 27, we finish our Long Story Short series. Brian tells us exactly what we can learn from the Book of Revelation.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 27, we finish our Long Story Short series. Brian tells us exactly what we can learn from the Book of Revelation.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10153196 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1289 full false February 27, 2022 - Traditional - Revelation In our Traditional message from February 27, 2022, Andy shares with us what Revelation is really all about. The book inspires fear in the hearts of so many, but when we understand what it is, it should inspire real hope.  

]]> In our Traditional message from February 27, 2022, Andy shares with us what Revelation is really all about. The book inspires fear in the hearts of so many, but when we understand what it is, it should inspire real hope.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10153124 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1362 full false February 20, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Letters In our INTERSECTION message from February 20, 2022, Andy teaches us about what Paul's letters were about and what the General or "catholic" letters were about.  Then we take a deeper look at what Scripture teaches us about faith and works. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 20, 2022, Andy teaches us about what Paul's letters were about and what the General or "catholic" letters were about.  Then we take a deeper look at what Scripture teaches us about faith and works. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10110981 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2078 full false February 20, 2022 - Traditional - The Letters In our Traditional Message from February 20, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from Paul's letters and the General or "catholic" letters. What do these early New Testament books teach us about our faith and about Jesus?

]]> In our Traditional Message from February 20, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from Paul's letters and the General or "catholic" letters. What do these early New Testament books teach us about our faith and about Jesus?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10110968 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1120 full false February 13, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Gospel and Acts In our INTERSECTION message, Beth shares her first message with us. What are the Gospels?  What are they about? What can they teach us? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message, Beth shares her first message with us. What are the Gospels?  What are they about? What can they teach us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10068012 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1542 full false February 13, 2022 - Traditional - The Gospel and Acts In our February 13 Traditional message, Andy shares with us what the Gospels are all about, how each one is different, but all serve the same purpose, that we may know that Jesus is the Son of God.  

]]> In our February 13 Traditional message, Andy shares with us what the Gospels are all about, how each one is different, but all serve the same purpose, that we may know that Jesus is the Son of God.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10068002 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1556 full false February 6, 2022 - Traditional - The Prophets In our sermon from Sunday, February 6, Andy shares with us about who the Old Testament prophets where and what we can learn about faith and our God's plan for us as His people through them. 

]]> In our sermon from Sunday, February 6, Andy shares with us about who the Old Testament prophets where and what we can learn about faith and our God's plan for us as His people through them. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10023586 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1663 full false February 6, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Prophets In our INTERSECTION message from February 6, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from looking at the prophets.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from February 6, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from looking at the prophets.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-10023402 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1252 full false January 30, 2022 - Traditional - History and Wisdom In our series Long Story Short, we look this week at the History and Wisdom literature.  What can we possibly learn about God and or faith from Judges?  Or Song of Songs?  What do these books teach us? 

]]> In our series Long Story Short, we look this week at the History and Wisdom literature.  What can we possibly learn about God and or faith from Judges?  Or Song of Songs?  What do these books teach us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9980681 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1576 full false January 30, 2022 - INTERSECTION - History and Wisdom In our INTERSECTION message from January 30, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from the history of Israel and the wisdom of God. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 30, 2022, Brian shares with us what we can learn from the history of Israel and the wisdom of God. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9980694 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1955 full false January 23, 2022 - INTERSECTION - The Books of Moses In our INTERSECTION message from January 23, Brian shares with us why the Books of Moses should matter to our faith and our understanding of the Bible. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from January 23, Brian shares with us why the Books of Moses should matter to our faith and our understanding of the Bible. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9938773 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1871 full false January 23, 2022 - Traditional - The Books of Moses Ever wanted to make sense of Leviticus?  Andy tells us today why it matters.

]]> Ever wanted to make sense of Leviticus?  Andy tells us today why it matters.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9938717 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1711 full false January 16, 2022 - Traditional - Long Story Short In our Traditional message from January 16, 2022, Andy shares with us from 2 Timothy 3: 14-17.  What is the Bible really about?  How do we understand it?  Andy shares with us what the "shelves" of scripture are.  What is the Bible really about? 

]]> In our Traditional message from January 16, 2022, Andy shares with us from 2 Timothy 3: 14-17.  What is the Bible really about?  How do we understand it?  Andy shares with us what the "shelves" of scripture are.  What is the Bible really about? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9897065 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1755 full false Confirmation Sunday - We Won't Grow Unless We are Forced To In our Confirmation Sunday message, Jason Anding, our Student Pastor, shares with us from 2 Peter 1: 3-8.  What are the things we should do to grow in our faith, and why is it that we should even grow?

]]> In our Confirmation Sunday message, Jason Anding, our Student Pastor, shares with us from 2 Peter 1: 3-8.  What are the things we should do to grow in our faith, and why is it that we should even grow?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9856456 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1904 full false January 2, 2022 - Traditional - Pay Attention In our Epiphany Sunday Sermon from our Traditional service, Andy shares us with from Matthew 2: 1-12.  This year will we pay attention to what God is saying?  Will we read scripture for transformation?  

]]> In our Epiphany Sunday Sermon from our Traditional service, Andy shares us with from Matthew 2: 1-12.  This year will we pay attention to what God is saying?  Will we read scripture for transformation?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9819340 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1152 full false January 2, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Be the Star In our INTERSECTION sermon from Epiphany, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12.  How can each of us be that same star we see in scripture? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from Epiphany, Brian shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12.  How can each of us be that same star we see in scripture? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9819368 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1244 full false Christmas Eve - Recapture Christmas In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20 and John 1: 1-5.  In Christmas, God goes from being a concept to being a real, touchable, tangible Savior.

]]> In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20 and John 1: 1-5.  In Christmas, God goes from being a concept to being a real, touchable, tangible Savior.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9787342 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1056 full false December 19, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Recapture Love In our INTERSECTION service Jason Anding, our Student Pastor, shares with us from Luke 1: 46-55.  What does love look like?

]]> In our INTERSECTION service Jason Anding, our Student Pastor, shares with us from Luke 1: 46-55.  What does love look like?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9756200 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1647 full false December 19, 2021 - Traditional - Recapture Love In our Traditional sermon from December 19, Brian shares with us from Luke 1: 46-55.  What does love look like?

]]> In our Traditional sermon from December 19, Brian shares with us from Luke 1: 46-55.  What does love look like?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9756198 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1206 full false December 5, 2021 - Traditional - Recapture Peace In the midst of everything happening in the world today, how can we find peace?  When we look at Philippians 1: 3-11, Paul shows us how we can recapture peace today.  

]]> In the midst of everything happening in the world today, how can we find peace?  When we look at Philippians 1: 3-11, Paul shows us how we can recapture peace today.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9668041 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1127 full false December 5, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Recapture Peace In our INTERSECTION message from December 5, 2021, Brian shares with us from Philippians 1: 3-11.  What are the ways that we can recapture peace in this Advent season? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from December 5, 2021, Brian shares with us from Philippians 1: 3-11.  What are the ways that we can recapture peace in this Advent season? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9668013 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1334 full false November 28, 2021 - Traditional - Recapture Hope What do the Nazca Lines of Peru have to do with hope and Advent?  In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Jeremiah 33: 14-16 as we think about what hope looks like today.  

]]> What do the Nazca Lines of Peru have to do with hope and Advent?  In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from Jeremiah 33: 14-16 as we think about what hope looks like today.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9626156 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1300 full false November 28, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Recapture Hope In our INTERSECTION message from the first Sunday of Advent, Brian shares with us from Jeremiah 33: 14-16.  What does hope look like in our world today? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from the first Sunday of Advent, Brian shares with us from Jeremiah 33: 14-16.  What does hope look like in our world today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9626155 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1062 full false November 21, 2021 - INTERSECTION - King of Kings In our INTERSECTION message from November 21, Andy shares with us from Revelation 1: 4-8.  What would our day to day lives look like if we really lived like Jesus was truly King of Kings? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 21, Andy shares with us from Revelation 1: 4-8.  What would our day to day lives look like if we really lived like Jesus was truly King of Kings? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9587885 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1281 full false November 21, 2021 - Traditional - Thanksgiving Promises In our Traditional sermon from November 21, 2021, Rev. John Branning, Director of the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, shares with us from Philippians 4: 4-9. What are some thanksgiving promises we can hold to?  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from November 21, 2021, Rev. John Branning, Director of the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, shares with us from Philippians 4: 4-9. What are some thanksgiving promises we can hold to?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9587715 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1339 full false November 14, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Encourage One Another In our INTERSECTION message from November 14, Brian shares with us from Hebrews 10: 11-25.  How can we encourage each other to be faithful?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from November 14, Brian shares with us from Hebrews 10: 11-25.  How can we encourage each other to be faithful?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9546943 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1203 full false November 14, 2021 - Traditional - Up to Something In our Traditional message from November 14, 2021, Andy looks at Hebrews 10: 11-25.  We see this call for how we as believers need each other, and how we can encourage one another to be faithful.  

]]> In our Traditional message from November 14, 2021, Andy looks at Hebrews 10: 11-25.  We see this call for how we as believers need each other, and how we can encourage one another to be faithful.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9546913 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1227 full false November 7, 2021 - Traditional - Weeping May Tarry Today on this All Saints Sunday we look at Psalm 30 and John 11: 28-44.  We see the two poles we live between as Christians, the reality of grief and the hope of resurrection.  God honors our tears and even gives hope within them.  

]]> Today on this All Saints Sunday we look at Psalm 30 and John 11: 28-44.  We see the two poles we live between as Christians, the reality of grief and the hope of resurrection.  God honors our tears and even gives hope within them.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9507733 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 974 full false November 7, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Death and Hope In our INTERSECTION message Brian shares with us from John 11: 28-44, we are reminded that even in death, we have hope because we have Jesus.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message Brian shares with us from John 11: 28-44, we are reminded that even in death, we have hope because we have Jesus.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9507771 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 816 full false October 31, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Forward in Commitment In our commitment Sunday message from INTERSECTION, Brian shares from Joshua 24: 14-28.  What can we learn about commitment from the Israelites last they reaffirm their covenant? 

]]> In our commitment Sunday message from INTERSECTION, Brian shares from Joshua 24: 14-28.  What can we learn about commitment from the Israelites last they reaffirm their covenant? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9477585 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1266 full false October 31, 2021 - Traditional - Forward in Commitment In our Commitment Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Joshua 24: 14-28.  What does it mean to move our faith from simply being fed to a faith that is healthy and is committed to sacrifice and stewardship? 

]]> In our Commitment Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Joshua 24: 14-28.  What does it mean to move our faith from simply being fed to a faith that is healthy and is committed to sacrifice and stewardship? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9466154 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1236 full false October 24, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Forward in Letting Go In our INTERSECTION message from October 24, 2021, Brian shares with us from Joshua. We see that in order to move forward, sometimes we have to let go.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 24, 2021, Brian shares with us from Joshua. We see that in order to move forward, sometimes we have to let go.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9423905 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1378 full false October 24, 2021 - Traditional - Forward in Letting Go In message from October 24, 2021, we look at the story of Ai.  The Israelites failed. They were not obedient to what God had called them to do.  Before they could move forward, they had to let go of their sin and mistake. So must we.  

]]> In message from October 24, 2021, we look at the story of Ai.  The Israelites failed. They were not obedient to what God had called them to do.  Before they could move forward, they had to let go of their sin and mistake. So must we.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9423814 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1106 full false October 17, 2021 - Traditional - Forward in Unity In our Traditional message from October 17, Brian shares with us from Joshua 6: 12-16.  How can we live and serve together in unity? 

]]> In our Traditional message from October 17, Brian shares with us from Joshua 6: 12-16.  How can we live and serve together in unity? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9383941 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1141 full false October 17, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Forward in Unity In our INTERSECTION message from October 17, 2021, Andy shares with us from Joshua 6: 12-16.  To win the battle of Jericho, everyone had to do us their abilities together, no gift was greater.  Together in unity, great things were accomplished.  It is the same for us today as the church.  How do we use our gifts for God's glory? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 17, 2021, Andy shares with us from Joshua 6: 12-16.  To win the battle of Jericho, everyone had to do us their abilities together, no gift was greater.  Together in unity, great things were accomplished.  It is the same for us today as the church.  How do we use our gifts for God's glory? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9383939 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1682 full false October 10, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Forward in Faith In our INTERSECTION message from October 10, Brian shares with us from Joshua 2: 1-21.  How can we move forward in courage with faith, much like Rahab did? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 10, Brian shares with us from Joshua 2: 1-21.  How can we move forward in courage with faith, much like Rahab did? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9344971 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1341 full false October 10, 2021 - Traditional - Forward in Faith In our October 10 Traditional sermon Andy preaches from Joshua 2: 1-21.  We look at Rahab, and her courage. Doing the right thing is always hard and takes courage.  How can we do that today?  

]]> In our October 10 Traditional sermon Andy preaches from Joshua 2: 1-21.  We look at Rahab, and her courage. Doing the right thing is always hard and takes courage.  How can we do that today?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9344916 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1324 full false October 3, 2021 - Traditional - Forward Together In our Traditional Sermon from Sunday, October 3, Andy shares with us from Joshua 1: 1-9.  We have all had amnesia and forgotten how to laugh and how to dream the big dream.  We have hope, and can do it, because God is God!

]]> In our Traditional Sermon from Sunday, October 3, Andy shares with us from Joshua 1: 1-9.  We have all had amnesia and forgotten how to laugh and how to dream the big dream.  We have hope, and can do it, because God is God!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9303195 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 982 full false September 26, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What does it Mean to Go? In INTERSECTION sermon, Erin shares her closing words with us, what do it mean for us to go out, into all the world? 

]]> In INTERSECTION sermon, Erin shares her closing words with us, what do it mean for us to go out, into all the world? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9267703 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1406 full false September 26, 2021 - Traditional - What does it Mean to Go? In our Traditional Sermon from Sunday, September 26, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 16-20.  We look at the Great Commission and what does it mean to go?  

]]> In our Traditional Sermon from Sunday, September 26, Andy shares with us from Matthew 28: 16-20.  We look at the Great Commission and what does it mean to go?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9267535 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1552 full false September 19, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What does it Mean to Grow? In our INTERSECTION message from September 19, Erin shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  What does it mean to grow?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 19, Erin shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13.  What does it mean to grow?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9223036 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1473 full false September 19, 2021 - Traditional - What does it Mean to Grow? In our Tradition sermon from September 19, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13. To grow is a key value here at St. Matthew's. What does that mean?  

]]> In our Tradition sermon from September 19, Andy shares with us from Philippians 2: 12-13. To grow is a key value here at St. Matthew's. What does that mean?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9222945 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1542 full false September 12, 2021 - Traditional - What does it Mean to Invite? In our Traditional sermon from Sunday, September 12, Erin shares with us one of our key values. What does it mean to invite?  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from Sunday, September 12, Erin shares with us one of our key values. What does it mean to invite?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9193559 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1243 full false September 5, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What are the Sacraments? In our INTERSECTION message from September 5, 2021, Erin shares with us about what we believe about the sacraments of baptism and communion.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 5, 2021, Erin shares with us about what we believe about the sacraments of baptism and communion.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9159656 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1411 full false September 5, 2021 - Traditional - What are the Sacraments? In our message from September 5, Andy preaches about the sacraments (communion and baptism), what our church actually believes about them, and what they can do for our faith and our souls.  

]]> In our message from September 5, Andy preaches about the sacraments (communion and baptism), what our church actually believes about them, and what they can do for our faith and our souls.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9159523 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1491 full false August 29, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What is the Church? In our INTERSECTION message from August 29, 2021, Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 42-47. What do we believe about the church?  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 29, 2021, Brian shares with us from Acts 2: 42-47. What do we believe about the church?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9106911 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 800 full false August 29, 2021 - Traditional - What is the Church? In our Traditional sermon from August 29, Andy shares with us from the Nicene Creed and Acts 2: 42-47.  What do we actually believe about the church?  How should that shape our lives?

]]> In our Traditional sermon from August 29, Andy shares with us from the Nicene Creed and Acts 2: 42-47.  What do we actually believe about the church?  How should that shape our lives?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9106807 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1656 full false August 22, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What is the Bible? What do we actually believe about the Bible?  What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is?  Take a few minutes to listen to what Erin shares with us in our INTERSECTION Sermon.  

]]> What do we actually believe about the Bible?  What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is?  Take a few minutes to listen to what Erin shares with us in our INTERSECTION Sermon.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9072530 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1164 full false August 22, 2021 - Traditional - What is the Bible? What do we actually believe about the Bible?  What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is?  Take a few minutes to listen to what Andy shares with us in our Traditional Sermon.  

]]> What do we actually believe about the Bible?  What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is?  Take a few minutes to listen to what Andy shares with us in our Traditional Sermon.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9072398 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1646 full false August 15, 2021 - Traditional - What is Salvation? In our Traditional sermon, Andy walks us through Ephesians 2: 1-10 as we look at the historic Wesleyan understanding of what salvation looks like and means. 

]]> In our Traditional sermon, Andy walks us through Ephesians 2: 1-10 as we look at the historic Wesleyan understanding of what salvation looks like and means. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9037234 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1383 full false August 15, 2021 - INTERSECTION - What is Salvation? As we continue our St. Matthew's 101 series, we look at Ephesians 2: 1-10.  This passage and this message shares with us exactly we we believe salvation to be. 

]]> As we continue our St. Matthew's 101 series, we look at Ephesians 2: 1-10.  This passage and this message shares with us exactly we we believe salvation to be. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9037110 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1373 full false August 2, 2021 - Traditional Service: Who is God? In our St. Matthew's 101 Series, we start with this first concept.  Who is God?  If we don't answer that question right, nothing else will matter.  

]]> In our St. Matthew's 101 Series, we start with this first concept.  Who is God?  If we don't answer that question right, nothing else will matter.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-9007115 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1312 full false July 25, 2021 - Traditional Service Sermon St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8925027 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1317 full false July 18, 2021 - Traditional Service - Say What? In our Traditional Service from July 18, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 and 14: 1-19.  In this passage we see Paul talking about speaking in tongues.  What does this mean for us today, and the answer may surprise you.  

]]> In our Traditional Service from July 18, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 and 14: 1-19.  In this passage we see Paul talking about speaking in tongues.  What does this mean for us today, and the answer may surprise you.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8889345 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1242 full false July 11, 2021 - INTERSECTION - The Second Coming In our sermon from July 11, Erin looks at Mark 13: 24-36.  In this passage we see Jesus teach us about His return. What does this passage have to say to us today?

]]> In our sermon from July 11, Erin looks at Mark 13: 24-36.  In this passage we see Jesus teach us about His return. What does this passage have to say to us today?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8852642 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1450 full false July 11, 2021 - Traditional Service - 21st of May In our sermon from July 11, Andy looks at Mark 13: 24-36.  In this passage we see Jesus teach us about His return. What does this passage have to say to us today? 

]]> In our sermon from July 11, Andy looks at Mark 13: 24-36.  In this passage we see Jesus teach us about His return. What does this passage have to say to us today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8852585 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1521 full false July 4th Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8837465 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 4567 full false June 27, 2021 - INTERSECTION - A Choice In our INTERSECTION Service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 10: 34-39.  We see Jesus says He comes to bring a sword, not peace. What does this mean? What does this challenging word have to do with with how we live our lives? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION Service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 10: 34-39.  We see Jesus says He comes to bring a sword, not peace. What does this mean? What does this challenging word have to do with with how we live our lives? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8775575 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1531 full false June 27, 2021 - Traditional Service - Peace and a Sword In our Traditional service from June 27, Erin shares with us from Matthew 10: 34-39.  We see Jesus call us to consider what it means to follow Him. 

]]> In our Traditional service from June 27, Erin shares with us from Matthew 10: 34-39.  We see Jesus call us to consider what it means to follow Him. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8775497 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1245 full false June 20, 2021 - Traditional Service - Why Does Suffering Exist? In our Sunday sermon from Father's Day, Andy looks at Job 1: 13-22.  We look deeply at Scripture and answer the question, why does suffering happen?  

]]> In our Sunday sermon from Father's Day, Andy looks at Job 1: 13-22.  We look deeply at Scripture and answer the question, why does suffering happen?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8737944 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1159 full false June 13, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Abraham and Isaac In our June 13 INTERSECTION service, Erin shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What can we learn from looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac?  What can we learn from their tests and trials? 

]]> In our June 13 INTERSECTION service, Erin shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What can we learn from looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac?  What can we learn from their tests and trials? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8699301 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1648 full false June 13, 2021 - Traditional Service - Unpredictable In our Traditional Service from June 13, 2021, Andy shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What are we to make of a God who asks Abraham to sacrifice his son? What can we learn about this concept of testing within the Bible? What does this say to us today? 

]]> In our Traditional Service from June 13, 2021, Andy shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What are we to make of a God who asks Abraham to sacrifice his son? What can we learn about this concept of testing within the Bible? What does this say to us today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8698910 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1581 full false June 6, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Mud of Scripture In our INTERSECTION message from June 6, Erin shares with us how scripture is a beautiful gift to our lives and through God's grace, we can learn more about God's goodness and love.

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from June 6, Erin shares with us how scripture is a beautiful gift to our lives and through God's grace, we can learn more about God's goodness and love.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8656382 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1286 full false June 6, 2021 - Traditional Service - The Extra Mile In our Traditional Message from June 6, Brian shares with us from Luke 14: 1, 7-14.  What does it look like for us to go the extra mile?

]]> In our Traditional Message from June 6, Brian shares with us from Luke 14: 1, 7-14.  What does it look like for us to go the extra mile?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8656221 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1256 full false May 30, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Even the Serpent In our INTERSECTION sermon from May 30. Andy shares with us from John 3: 1-17.  We see in this passage that even the serpent, the cursed one from Genesis 3 is used as a symbol of God's love and repetition. Even the serpent is used by God.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION sermon from May 30. Andy shares with us from John 3: 1-17.  We see in this passage that even the serpent, the cursed one from Genesis 3 is used as a symbol of God's love and repetition. Even the serpent is used by God.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8620237 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1480 full false May 30, 2021 - Traditional Service - Live as Beloved In our Traditional service from May 30, 2021, Erin shares with us from John 3: 1-17.  What does it mean to truly live as the beloved child of God that you are? 

]]> In our Traditional service from May 30, 2021, Erin shares with us from John 3: 1-17.  What does it mean to truly live as the beloved child of God that you are? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8620197 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1155 full false May 23, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Who God Calls Us to Be In our Pentecost message, Erin shares with us the beauty of what is it is God is calling us to be.  How can we continue to be faithful in following God's Spirit today? 

]]> In our Pentecost message, Erin shares with us the beauty of what is it is God is calling us to be.  How can we continue to be faithful in following God's Spirit today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8584123 Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1035 full false May 23, 2021 - Traditional Service - Living the Vision In our Pentecost 2021 message, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  We see on this day the Spirit fall and God do amazing things in the church. Our church desires to be faithful as well, and we hear some specifics about some of the options God has giving our church as part of our building campaign today! 

]]> In our Pentecost 2021 message, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  We see on this day the Spirit fall and God do amazing things in the church. Our church desires to be faithful as well, and we hear some specifics about some of the options God has giving our church as part of our building campaign today! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8584106 Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1507 full false May 16, 2021 - Traditional Service - With No Vision In our Traditional Message from Sunday, May 16,  Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 3: 1-13.  There was a time where the people walked without a vision, but at the right time, God spoke once more. Today, it may not feel like God is speaking, but He is calling us to something glorious.  

]]> In our Traditional Message from Sunday, May 16,  Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 3: 1-13.  There was a time where the people walked without a vision, but at the right time, God spoke once more. Today, it may not feel like God is speaking, but He is calling us to something glorious.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8557185 Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1366 full false May 16, 2021 - INTERSECTION - Here I Am In our INTERSECTION message from May 16, Erin shares with us from 1 Samuel 3: 1-13. God is calling us forward right now? Will we listen and respond? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from May 16, Erin shares with us from 1 Samuel 3: 1-13. God is calling us forward right now? Will we listen and respond? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8557170 Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1139 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Return of Christ Tonight in our final bible study of the semester, we talk of the importance of the return of Christ, and the hope that this truth provides to us.  This truth is not something that is scary; it is something that gives us great hope! 

]]> Tonight in our final bible study of the semester, we talk of the importance of the return of Christ, and the hope that this truth provides to us.  This truth is not something that is scary; it is something that gives us great hope! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8509270 Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1577 full false May 9, 2021 - INTERSECTION - The Right Reasons In our INTERSECTION service Brian shares with us from John 15: 1-17.  In this beautiful passage we Jesus lay our His purpose and play for us and for the church.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION service Brian shares with us from John 15: 1-17.  In this beautiful passage we Jesus lay our His purpose and play for us and for the church.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8501997 Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1195 full false May 9, 2021 - Traditional Service - Weeding In our Sunday Traditional Sermon, Andy looks at John 15: 1-17.  Every branch that bears fruit, Jesus prunes.  His pruning doesn't mean that He is done with us.  It means He sees fruit in us.  

]]> In our Sunday Traditional Sermon, Andy looks at John 15: 1-17.  Every branch that bears fruit, Jesus prunes.  His pruning doesn't mean that He is done with us.  It means He sees fruit in us.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8501799 Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1324 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Church Join us for Bible Study as we look at Acts 2 and see exactly what the church is about and the importance that it plays in our lives and in the world.  

]]> Join us for Bible Study as we look at Acts 2 and see exactly what the church is about and the importance that it plays in our lives and in the world.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8460475 Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1648 full false May 2, 2021 - Baccalaureate Service - Jason's Top Ten In our May 2, 2021 Baccalaureate Service, Jason shares with our graduates the Top Ten things they need to know going into college.

]]> In our May 2, 2021 Baccalaureate Service, Jason shares with our graduates the Top Ten things they need to know going into college.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8452408 Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1262 full false May 2, 2021 - Traditional Service - What's Next, Papa In our May 2 Traditional service, Erin shares with us from Romans 8: 1-17.  The old life is gone, the new life calls us to follow our God, wherever He calls. 

]]> In our May 2 Traditional service, Erin shares with us from Romans 8: 1-17.  The old life is gone, the new life calls us to follow our God, wherever He calls. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8452371 Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1301 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Resurrection Tonight in Bible Study we look at the effect that the resurrection has in our lives, in the world, and what exactly this cosmic event has done for us all! 

]]> Tonight in Bible Study we look at the effect that the resurrection has in our lives, in the world, and what exactly this cosmic event has done for us all! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8422875 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1588 full false April 25, 2021 - Traditional Service - Walk Humbly with Your God In our message, Andy finishes teaching from Micah 6: 6-8.  In this passage, we told that in the end, we are to walk humbly with our God?  But what exactly does that mean for us and for our lives?  

]]> In our message, Andy finishes teaching from Micah 6: 6-8.  In this passage, we told that in the end, we are to walk humbly with our God?  But what exactly does that mean for us and for our lives?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8409681 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1251 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Cross In our Bible Study, we look at God's response to the fall and to sin. We see that the cross was His answer and it changed everything.  We study Isaiah 53 tonight, seeing what Jesus has done for us.  

]]> In our Bible Study, we look at God's response to the fall and to sin. We see that the cross was His answer and it changed everything.  We study Isaiah 53 tonight, seeing what Jesus has done for us.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8373239 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1785 full false March 28, 2021 - Traditional Service - Love Kindness Today in our Traditional service, we continue looking at Micah 6: 6-8.  Today we are told that to be faithful to God's mission means that we are to love kindness. But what exactly does that mean?  

]]> Today in our Traditional service, we continue looking at Micah 6: 6-8.  Today we are told that to be faithful to God's mission means that we are to love kindness. But what exactly does that mean?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8356830 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1447 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Fall In the next few weeks of Bible Study, Andy is going to share with us six of the most important things that we need to know in this moment.  Today we are going to look at the effect of the fall and examine Genesis 3 and Romans 8.  

]]> In the next few weeks of Bible Study, Andy is going to share with us six of the most important things that we need to know in this moment.  Today we are going to look at the effect of the fall and examine Genesis 3 and Romans 8.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8327545 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1885 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Image of God In the next few weeks of Bible Study, Andy is going to share with us six of the most important things that we need to know in this moment.  The first is about how we are all made in the Image of God. The text is Genesis 1: 26-28.  

]]> In the next few weeks of Bible Study, Andy is going to share with us six of the most important things that we need to know in this moment.  The first is about how we are all made in the Image of God. The text is Genesis 1: 26-28.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8282628 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1636 full false Easter Sunday - Traditional Sermon - After the Rising In  our sermon from our Easter Traditional Service, Andy look at John 20: 1-23.  Nothing was the same after the resurrection.  Nothing could be back to normal. What does it mean for us to think about going back to normal?  Do we want to do that?  Or is there a better way? 

]]> In  our sermon from our Easter Traditional Service, Andy look at John 20: 1-23.  Nothing was the same after the resurrection.  Nothing could be back to normal. What does it mean for us to think about going back to normal?  Do we want to do that?  Or is there a better way? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8274869 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1564 full false March 28, 2021 - Traditional Service - Made Whole and Restored In the last sermon in our series on the Apostles' Creed, we look at the forgiveness of sins, resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Forgiveness is as much an essential part of the Christian faith as is the Trinity and the Resurrection.  In the end, we will be made whole and restored.  

]]> In the last sermon in our series on the Apostles' Creed, we look at the forgiveness of sins, resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Forgiveness is as much an essential part of the Christian faith as is the Trinity and the Resurrection.  In the end, we will be made whole and restored.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8205493 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1456 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Why and How to Fast Tonight in Bible Study we are going to look at the some the reasons to fast and see what the practical ways that we can fast. What are some useful tools for this discipline.  

]]> Tonight in Bible Study we are going to look at the some the reasons to fast and see what the practical ways that we can fast. What are some useful tools for this discipline.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8204481 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1755 full false March 21, 2021 - Traditional Service - Spirit and Body In our message from March 21, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 21-27.  Today we continue looking at the Apostles' Creed and we focus on the Holy Spirit.  We see the role the Spirit plays in the Trinity, our salvation, and the Church, which is open to persons of all races and nations.  Racism has no place in Christ's Church.  

]]> In our message from March 21, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 21-27.  Today we continue looking at the Apostles' Creed and we focus on the Holy Spirit.  We see the role the Spirit plays in the Trinity, our salvation, and the Church, which is open to persons of all races and nations.  Racism has no place in Christ's Church.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8166096 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1688 full false March 14, 2021 - Traditional Service - Lord and Judge In our Traditional Message, Andy looks at Hebrews 1:1-4.  In our focus on the Creed we will look at His ascension, His sitting at the right hand of the Father, and His return, and what this means for our life, and the power we have at our disposal.  

]]> In our Traditional Message, Andy looks at Hebrews 1:1-4.  In our focus on the Creed we will look at His ascension, His sitting at the right hand of the Father, and His return, and what this means for our life, and the power we have at our disposal.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8115105 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1433 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Why Not to Fast In our Wednesday Night Bible Study, Andy looks at different passages and shows us the wrong motivations for fasting.  It is not about making us look good for other people or even to impress God.  It is an avenue God has given us to grow closer to Him and know Him better!  

]]> In our Wednesday Night Bible Study, Andy looks at different passages and shows us the wrong motivations for fasting.  It is not about making us look good for other people or even to impress God.  It is an avenue God has given us to grow closer to Him and know Him better!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8114841 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1642 full false March , 2021 - Traditional Service - The Cross and the Grave Today in our Traditional Message, Andy continues preaching about the Apostles' Creed, looking the importance of Pilate, the cross, and the grave. What do these essentials of the faith have to teach us? 

]]> Today in our Traditional Message, Andy continues preaching about the Apostles' Creed, looking the importance of Pilate, the cross, and the grave. What do these essentials of the faith have to teach us? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8078700 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1754 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Biblical Examples of Fasting Tonight in our Bible Study we are going to look at Biblical example of fasting, from Jesus, to the early church, David, and Nehemiah.  What can these Biblical figures teach us about why fasting is an essential discipline for us?  

]]> Tonight in our Bible Study we are going to look at Biblical example of fasting, from Jesus, to the early church, David, and Nehemiah.  What can these Biblical figures teach us about why fasting is an essential discipline for us?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8068312 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1826 full false February 28, 2021 - Traditional Service - Who is Jesus? In our service from February 28, 2021 Andy continues looking at the Apostles' Creed. Today, we answer the question, who is Jesus?

]]> In our service from February 28, 2021 Andy continues looking at the Apostles' Creed. Today, we answer the question, who is Jesus?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8035746 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1532 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - What is Fasting? Starting this week, during Lent we are going to look deeper at fasting as part of our Wednesday Night Bible Study.  Tonight we talk about why we fast and what does it do in our lives?

]]> Starting this week, during Lent we are going to look deeper at fasting as part of our Wednesday Night Bible Study.  Tonight we talk about why we fast and what does it do in our lives?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-8014897 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1873 full false February 21, 2021 - Traditional Service - God the Father Almighty In our series focused on the Apostles' Creed, today we look at the first part, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. What does it mean for us to confess these words?

]]> In our series focused on the Apostles' Creed, today we look at the first part, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. What does it mean for us to confess these words?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7981756 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1801 full false February 17, 2021 - Ash Wednesday - Preparing In our Ash Wednesday service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21.  Throughout scripture, there is always a time of preparation before the next thing that God calls His people to.  Let us prepare for wherever God is calling us.  

]]> In our Ash Wednesday service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21.  Throughout scripture, there is always a time of preparation before the next thing that God calls His people to.  Let us prepare for wherever God is calling us.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7866373 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1275 full false February 14, 2021 - Traditional Service - Lead Us Not Into Temptation In our message from February 14, Andy shares with us from the final line of the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6: 9-13.  What does it mean to ask God to let us not into temptation and deliver us from evil?

]]> In our message from February 14, Andy shares with us from the final line of the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6: 9-13.  What does it mean to ask God to let us not into temptation and deliver us from evil?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7835737 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1292 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - Works and Faith Tonight in our Wednesday Night Bible Study we are looking at James and the role that our good works play in our evangelism.  Our works have to make our words for the Gospel to be proclaimed.

]]> Tonight in our Wednesday Night Bible Study we are looking at James and the role that our good works play in our evangelism.  Our works have to make our words for the Gospel to be proclaimed.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7786015 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1707 full false February 7, 2021 - Traditional Service - Breaking the Cycle In our Traditional message from February 7, we continue looking at the Lord's Prayer.  Today, we look at what it means to forgive others, as we have been forgiven.

]]> In our Traditional message from February 7, we continue looking at the Lord's Prayer.  Today, we look at what it means to forgive others, as we have been forgiven.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7681540 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1429 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - What We Can Learn From Paul In our Wednesday Night Bible Study this week we look closer and Paul, especially the ways that he would share his story.  Paul is a powerful example of how the Lord can use all of our stories to allow folks to hear the Good News of Jesus!  Join us to learn more.

]]> In our Wednesday Night Bible Study this week we look closer and Paul, especially the ways that he would share his story.  Paul is a powerful example of how the Lord can use all of our stories to allow folks to hear the Good News of Jesus!  Join us to learn more.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7642885 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1797 full false January 31, 2021 - Traditional Service - Daily Bread This Sunday we continue looking at The Lord's Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13.  Today we look at what it means for us to think about the Lord providing our daily bread.  

]]> This Sunday we continue looking at The Lord's Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13.  Today we look at what it means for us to think about the Lord providing our daily bread.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7504306 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1676 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - The Roman Road In our Bible Study this week, we learn a simple tool, with five scriptures from the Book of Romans, that can be a helpful tool for us in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with a world in need! 

]]> In our Bible Study this week, we learn a simple tool, with five scriptures from the Book of Romans, that can be a helpful tool for us in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with a world in need! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7498087 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1870 full false January 24, 2021 - Traditional Service - The Big Ask We continue with our series on the Lord's Prayer, in Matthew 6: 9-13. This week Andy looks at verse 10, "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven."  When we think about what we are asking God to do here, that is a HUGE deal. What would the world look like if this happened?  

]]> We continue with our series on the Lord's Prayer, in Matthew 6: 9-13. This week Andy looks at verse 10, "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven."  When we think about what we are asking God to do here, that is a HUGE deal. What would the world look like if this happened?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7414195 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1579 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - Your Testimony The next few weeks in our Bible Study, we are going to talk about evangelism.  What does evangelism mean?  How do we do it?  Should we do it? Tonight we are going to look at Revelation 12:11 and 1 Peter 3:15 and talk about the power of our testimony.  

]]> The next few weeks in our Bible Study, we are going to talk about evangelism.  What does evangelism mean?  How do we do it?  Should we do it? Tonight we are going to look at Revelation 12:11 and 1 Peter 3:15 and talk about the power of our testimony.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7498147 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1935 full false January 17, 2021 - Traditional Service - Our Father In our message from January 17, 2021, Brian shares with us from Matthew 6:9-13 as we begin our look at the Lord's Prayer

]]> In our message from January 17, 2021, Brian shares with us from Matthew 6:9-13 as we begin our look at the Lord's Prayer

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7292947 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1232 full false January 10, 2021 - Traditional Service - Prepare Ye the Way In our Traditional message from Sunday, January 10, 2021, it is Baptism of the Lord Sunday.  We read from Mark 1: 1-11. We see how for Jesus His baptism wasn't the end of His journey, but the beginning.  The same is true for us!  

]]> In our Traditional message from Sunday, January 10, 2021, it is Baptism of the Lord Sunday.  We read from Mark 1: 1-11. We see how for Jesus His baptism wasn't the end of His journey, but the beginning.  The same is true for us!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-7180438 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1475 full false January 3, 2021 - Traditional Service - Seeking In our Epiphany Sunday message, Andy looks at Matthew 2: 1-12.  We see the Wise Men come and worship Jesus.  What can the dangers of their journey teach us about ours?  

]]> In our Epiphany Sunday message, Andy looks at Matthew 2: 1-12.  We see the Wise Men come and worship Jesus.  What can the dangers of their journey teach us about ours?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6975817 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1347 full false December 27, 2020 - Traditional Service - Needle in a Haystack In our message from December 27, 2020, Andy looks at Luke 2: 21-40.  In this passage we see Simeon and Anna, they had looked for the Messiah for years.  They finally see Him.  Today, do we have eyes to see what God is doing?  

]]> In our message from December 27, 2020, Andy looks at Luke 2: 21-40.  In this passage we see Simeon and Anna, they had looked for the Messiah for years.  They finally see Him.  Today, do we have eyes to see what God is doing?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6975763 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1558 full false December 24, 2020 - Christmas Eve - Prince of Peace In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us about the Prince of Peace.  We seem to have no peace in our world.  Peace will only come through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  He is our peace.  When we know that, we can live out His peace each day.  

]]> In our Christmas Eve message, Andy shares with us about the Prince of Peace.  We seem to have no peace in our world.  Peace will only come through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  He is our peace.  When we know that, we can live out His peace each day.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6954641 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1259 full false December 20, 2020 - Traditional Service - In His Name In our Traditional Sunday sermon we look at Luke 4: 16-21.  In this passage we see Jesus give His first sermon and we see that it is a message shows use what life will look like if we lived out the Good News in His name.  

]]> In our Traditional Sunday sermon we look at Luke 4: 16-21.  In this passage we see Jesus give His first sermon and we see that it is a message shows use what life will look like if we lived out the Good News in His name.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6898487 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1724 full false December 13, 2020 - Traditional Service - His Law is Love In our Traditional sermon from December 13, 2020 Andy continues looking at the words to "O Holy Night."  In this we are told that His Law is love.  We see today Jesus' greatest commandment.  What would it look like if we were legalistic about keeping this command? 

]]> In our Traditional sermon from December 13, 2020 Andy continues looking at the words to "O Holy Night."  In this we are told that His Law is love.  We see today Jesus' greatest commandment.  What would it look like if we were legalistic about keeping this command? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6796642 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1389 full false Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Four Christmas Stories In our Wednesday Bible study for December 9, 2020, we look in depth at each of the four Gospels and the Christmas Stories as presented within in each one. How does each Gospel show us something a little different about the birth of our Savior?  You may be surprised by what we find. 

]]> In our Wednesday Bible study for December 9, 2020, we look in depth at each of the four Gospels and the Christmas Stories as presented within in each one. How does each Gospel show us something a little different about the birth of our Savior?  You may be surprised by what we find. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6677369 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1818 full false December 6, 2020 - Traditional Service - A Thrill of Hope In our Traditional Service message from December 6, 2020, Andy shares from Luke 1: 46-56, the Magnificat.  As we read Mary's beautiful song of praise, we learn much about how God uses unexpected heroes to do amazing things for His kingdom! 

]]> In our Traditional Service message from December 6, 2020, Andy shares from Luke 1: 46-56, the Magnificat.  As we read Mary's beautiful song of praise, we learn much about how God uses unexpected heroes to do amazing things for His kingdom! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6677639 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1678 full false November 29, 2020 - Traditional Service - Long Lay the World In Advent, we will be using the beloved song "O Holy Night" as our guide, as we look at different verses and passages of Scripture. In our Traditional Sunday Sermon from November 29, 2020, Andy preaches from Hosea 14: 1-9 and "Long Lay the World."  

]]> In Advent, we will be using the beloved song "O Holy Night" as our guide, as we look at different verses and passages of Scripture. In our Traditional Sunday Sermon from November 29, 2020, Andy preaches from Hosea 14: 1-9 and "Long Lay the World."  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6559240 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1657 full false November 22, 2020 - Traditional Service - Under the Mask In our Traditional Sermon from November 22, 2020, Andy shares from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage we look at what it is like for Jesus to be King.  We learn to encounter Jesus under the mask of poverty, need and humanity.  May serve Jesus and commune with Jesus.  

]]> In our Traditional Sermon from November 22, 2020, Andy shares from Matthew 25: 31-46.  In this passage we look at what it is like for Jesus to be King.  We learn to encounter Jesus under the mask of poverty, need and humanity.  May serve Jesus and commune with Jesus.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6458749 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1691 full false November 15, 2020 - Traditional Service - Count my Days Today in our Traditional Service, Andy looks at Psalm 90.  In this passage we are told to count our days. What does it mean to consider how brief our lives are in the scope of eternity.  How can this lead us to wisdom? 

]]> Today in our Traditional Service, Andy looks at Psalm 90.  In this passage we are told to count our days. What does it mean to consider how brief our lives are in the scope of eternity.  How can this lead us to wisdom? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6363574 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1433 full false November 8, 2020 - Traditional Service - As For Me and My House In our Traditional Service message from November 8, 2020, Andy shares with us from Joshua 24: 1-13, 14-25.  We see the people of Israel renew their covenant and Joshua implore them to put their whole faith in God and God alone. 

]]> In our Traditional Service message from November 8, 2020, Andy shares with us from Joshua 24: 1-13, 14-25.  We see the people of Israel renew their covenant and Joshua implore them to put their whole faith in God and God alone. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6242710 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1640 full false November 1, 2020 - Traditional Service - Passing Through In our Tradition Sermon from Sunday, All Saints' Day, November 1, 2020, Andy shares with us from Revelation 7: 9-17.  We see here a beautiful picture of heaven, of worship and what is to come. We see our true home. And we reminded that we are just passing through.  

]]> In our Tradition Sermon from Sunday, All Saints' Day, November 1, 2020, Andy shares with us from Revelation 7: 9-17.  We see here a beautiful picture of heaven, of worship and what is to come. We see our true home. And we reminded that we are just passing through.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6149842 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1380 full false October 25, 2020 - Traditional Service - Take Care of Each Other In our Traditional Message from October 25, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 12:14-17.  We are called to run the race. But what race is it exactly that we are called to run?

]]> In our Traditional Message from October 25, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 12:14-17.  We are called to run the race. But what race is it exactly that we are called to run?

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-6017392 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1590 full false October 11, 2020 - Traditional Service - The Body In our Traditional Message from October 18, 2020, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26.  In this we see that every part of the Body of Christ matters, everyone one of us matter. We need the body and the body needs us. 

]]> In our Traditional Message from October 18, 2020, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26.  In this we see that every part of the Body of Christ matters, everyone one of us matter. We need the body and the body needs us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5936836 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1356 full false October 4, 2020 - Traditional Service - Run the Race In our message from October 4, 2020, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 12: 1-3.  We are reminded that we are surrounded by a mighty cloud of witnesses.  We can run this race that is before us.  We have been faithful.  We will be faithful.

]]> In our message from October 4, 2020, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 12: 1-3.  We are reminded that we are surrounded by a mighty cloud of witnesses.  We can run this race that is before us.  We have been faithful.  We will be faithful.

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5692561 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1483 full false September 27, 2020 - Traditional Service - Not Worthy In our Sunday sermon, Andy preaches from Judges 2: 11-23 and Hebrews 11: 32-40.  In this message we talk about how some are faithful are well known, but most aren't.  What matters above all is this, are we faithful!  If we are faithful, God takes care of the rest. 

]]> In our Sunday sermon, Andy preaches from Judges 2: 11-23 and Hebrews 11: 32-40.  In this message we talk about how some are faithful are well known, but most aren't.  What matters above all is this, are we faithful!  If we are faithful, God takes care of the rest. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5608078 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1724 full false September 20, 2020 - Traditional Service - Just Do It In our message from Sunday, Andy shares from Joshua 2: 1-21.  In this passage, we look at Rahab. We see that her faith motivated her to take bold action of faith.  Today, what does our faith cause us to do? 

]]> In our message from Sunday, Andy shares from Joshua 2: 1-21.  In this passage, we look at Rahab. We see that her faith motivated her to take bold action of faith.  Today, what does our faith cause us to do? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5501827 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1613 full false September 13, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Camping with Moses In our INTERSECTION message from September 13, Erin shares with us about Moses. What can we learn from this giant of the faith? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from September 13, Erin shares with us about Moses. What can we learn from this giant of the faith? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5424781 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 891 full false September 13, 2020 - Traditional Service - Paying Attention In our Traditional  sermon from September 13, 2020 Andy look at Exodus 32: 7-14. In this passage we see Moses and God having a conversation where Moses changes God's mind. What exactly is happening here?  And what can this tells us about our faith today? 

]]> In our Traditional  sermon from September 13, 2020 Andy look at Exodus 32: 7-14. In this passage we see Moses and God having a conversation where Moses changes God's mind. What exactly is happening here?  And what can this tells us about our faith today? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5399809 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1858 full false September 6, 2020 - Traditional - All Things In our Traditional message from Sunday, September 6, 2020, Andy shares with us from Genesis 50: 15-21.  In this passage, we look at how God used all the things that happened in Joseph's life to bring him to a place to save his people.  God uses all things for good.  And if you've never heard Andy's testimony, he shares at the end.  

]]> In our Traditional message from Sunday, September 6, 2020, Andy shares with us from Genesis 50: 15-21.  In this passage, we look at how God used all the things that happened in Joseph's life to bring him to a place to save his people.  God uses all things for good.  And if you've never heard Andy's testimony, he shares at the end.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5296552 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1717 full false August 30, 2020 - Traditional - Who God Uses In our Sunday Sermon from August 30, 2020, Andy looks a Genesis 27. We see Issac and Jacob and truthfully when we look at them, we don't see much commendable. That is the scandal of grace and who God uses!  

]]> In our Sunday Sermon from August 30, 2020, Andy looks a Genesis 27. We see Issac and Jacob and truthfully when we look at them, we don't see much commendable. That is the scandal of grace and who God uses!  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5174314 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1206 full false August 23, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Camping with Abraham In our message from INTERSECTION from August 23, 2020, Erin shares with us from Abraham. What does his life teach us about faith and the importance of placing God first? 

]]> In our message from INTERSECTION from August 23, 2020, Erin shares with us from Abraham. What does his life teach us about faith and the importance of placing God first? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5123368 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1175 full false August 23, 2020 - Traditional - Revival In our Traditional sermon from August 23, Andy shares with us from Abraham's life as found in Genesis 18: 1-15.  At time when he was tired and exhausted, God sent to him revival.  He will do the same for us.  

]]> In our Traditional sermon from August 23, Andy shares with us from Abraham's life as found in Genesis 18: 1-15.  At time when he was tired and exhausted, God sent to him revival.  He will do the same for us.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4999592 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1353 full false August 16, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Camping with Noah In our INTERSECTION message from August 16, Erin shares with us about Noah.  What can we learn from Noah? 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 16, Erin shares with us about Noah.  What can we learn from Noah? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-5023910 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1189 full false August 16, 2020 - Traditional - Waiting on the Rain In our Traditional message, Andy looks at Noah's story, as found in Genesis 6 and 7.  We see God call Noah. And then he waited. What did Noah do as he waiting on the rain? 

]]> In our Traditional message, Andy looks at Noah's story, as found in Genesis 6 and 7.  We see God call Noah. And then he waited. What did Noah do as he waiting on the rain? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4999214 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1394 full false August 9, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Camping with Able This week in INTERSECTION, Erin shares with us from Genesis 4: 1-10.  We continue our camping series, as we look deeper at the life and faith of Able.  

]]> This week in INTERSECTION, Erin shares with us from Genesis 4: 1-10.  We continue our camping series, as we look deeper at the life and faith of Able.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4933058 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 771 full false August 9, 2020 - Traditional Service - Joyfully Obedient In our message from August 9, 2020 Andy shares with us from Genesis 4: 1-10.  We look deeper at Able and see how his faith led him to be joyfully obedient. 

]]> In our message from August 9, 2020 Andy shares with us from Genesis 4: 1-10.  We look deeper at Able and see how his faith led him to be joyfully obedient. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4908536 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1403 full false August 2, 2020 - Traditional Service - Shaky Footing In the sermon from our Traditional Service from Sunday, August 2, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-3.  Right now the ground under our feet feels really shaky.  Where do we turn in times like this?  

]]> In the sermon from our Traditional Service from Sunday, August 2, Andy shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-3.  Right now the ground under our feet feels really shaky.  Where do we turn in times like this?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4795592 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1456 full false August 2, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Going Camping In our INTERSECTION message from August 2, 2020, Erin shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-3.  In this season we are going to go camping and look at some of the heroes of the faith.  

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from August 2, 2020, Erin shares with us from Hebrews 11: 1-3.  In this season we are going to go camping and look at some of the heroes of the faith.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4822856 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 936 full false July 26, 2020 - INTERSECTION - The Family of God In our INTERSECTION message from July 26, 2020, Brian shares with us from 1 John 5.  In this passage we the importance of being a part of the family of God. 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 26, 2020, Brian shares with us from 1 John 5.  In this passage we the importance of being a part of the family of God. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4726733 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 876 full false July 26, 2020 - Traditional Service - He Lives In our sermon from July 26, 2020, Andy shares with us from 1 John 5.  The inner witness, that is the evidence of God.  You ask me how I know He lives?  He lives within my heart!

]]> In our sermon from July 26, 2020, Andy shares with us from 1 John 5.  The inner witness, that is the evidence of God.  You ask me how I know He lives?  He lives within my heart!

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4705985 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1443 full false INTERSECTION - July 19, 2020 - The Fullness of Salvation Join Erin for her message from July 19, 2020, from 1 John 4: 13-21.  In this message, we learn about the fullness of salvation and what it can mean to us in this moment. 

]]> Join Erin for her message from July 19, 2020, from 1 John 4: 13-21.  In this message, we learn about the fullness of salvation and what it can mean to us in this moment. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4619867 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 924 full false Traditional Worship - July 19, 2020 - No Fear In our sermon from our Traditional Service from July 19, Andy shares with us from 1 John 4: 13-21.  We are told in this passage that perfect love casts out all fear.  What does this perfect love mean and what does it mean for us to live with no fear? 

]]> In our sermon from our Traditional Service from July 19, Andy shares with us from 1 John 4: 13-21.  We are told in this passage that perfect love casts out all fear.  What does this perfect love mean and what does it mean for us to live with no fear? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4618739 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1543 full false July 12, 2020 - INTERSECTION - Take Courage In our INTERSECTION message from July 12, Erin shares with us from 1 John 4: 1-12.  In this time and all times, we should take courage! 

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from July 12, Erin shares with us from 1 John 4: 1-12.  In this time and all times, we should take courage! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4547909 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1033 full false July 12, 2020 - Traditional Service - Give Me Jesus In our Traditional service from July 12, 2020, Andy preaches from 1 John 4: 1-12. We are to test all the spirits, against Jesus.  He is our measure and he is all we need! 

]]> In our Traditional service from July 12, 2020, Andy preaches from 1 John 4: 1-12. We are to test all the spirits, against Jesus.  He is our measure and he is all we need! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4547459 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1429 full false July 5, 2020 - Traditional Service - Next Step Rev. Brian Johnston 

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]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4492634 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 871 full false June 28, 2020 - Traditional Service - Destroying the Works of the Devil Rev. Andy Stoddard

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]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4492664 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1315 full false June 21, 2020 - Traditional Service - The Devil Made Me Do It Rev. Andy Stoddard

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]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4492673 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1167 full false June 14, 2020 - Traditional Service - Walk in the Light Rev. Andy Stoddard

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]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4492697 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1233 full false Traditional Service - June 7, 2020 - Leveling the Playing Field In our sermon from June 7, 2020, Andy shares from 1 John 1.  In this passage we see the effect of sin, do we choose to walk in darkness?  If we sin, though, God is faithful and forgives us, when we confess.  

]]> In our sermon from June 7, 2020, Andy shares from 1 John 1.  In this passage we see the effect of sin, do we choose to walk in darkness?  If we sin, though, God is faithful and forgives us, when we confess.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4089596 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1429 full false Traditional Service - May 31, 2020 - Fan the Flames In our Pentecost sermon from May 31, Andy shares with us from Acts 2.  Do we fan the flames of the Spirit within our lives or do we put it out?  The choice is always up to us. 

]]> In our Pentecost sermon from May 31, Andy shares with us from Acts 2.  Do we fan the flames of the Spirit within our lives or do we put it out?  The choice is always up to us. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-4089572 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1325 full false Traditional Service - May 24, 2020 - Up to the Task  In our sermon for Sunday, May 24, Andy preaches from Matthew 20: 16-20. Jesus gives the disciples a great task, one that may seem impossible. But through Him, they were up to the task. So are we! 

]]>  In our sermon for Sunday, May 24, Andy preaches from Matthew 20: 16-20. Jesus gives the disciples a great task, one that may seem impossible. But through Him, they were up to the task. So are we! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3883835 Mon, 25 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1200 full false Traditional Service - May 17, 2020 - On Our Side  In our sermon from May 17, Andy preaches from Acts 1:6-11. When Jesus ascended He went to the right hand of the Father, where now He is praying for us and giving us the support that we need. We should do the same. We should pray for each other and we must be there for each other. Let's pray for and love one another. 

]]>  In our sermon from May 17, Andy preaches from Acts 1:6-11. When Jesus ascended He went to the right hand of the Father, where now He is praying for us and giving us the support that we need. We should do the same. We should pray for each other and we must be there for each other. Let's pray for and love one another. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3780722 Mon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1292 full false Traditional Service - May 10, 2020 - The Center of the Gospel Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11.  In Corinth, Paul took every dispute they had back to the Gospel.  And what is at the center of the Gospel?  The resurrection. Today, how do we see our families, our relationships, and even our economic stress through the Gospel?  How do we see these things in light of the resurrection?  

]]> Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11.  In Corinth, Paul took every dispute they had back to the Gospel.  And what is at the center of the Gospel?  The resurrection. Today, how do we see our families, our relationships, and even our economic stress through the Gospel?  How do we see these things in light of the resurrection?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757658 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1419 full false Traditional Service - May 3, 2020 - Peter by the Lake In our May 3 message, Andy preaches from John 21: 15-19.  Peter thought he had failed beyond Jesus' ability to redeem.  He thought he had done too much.  He hadn't.  Jesus loved him and restored him.  Just as He will for us today.  

]]> In our May 3 message, Andy preaches from John 21: 15-19.  Peter thought he had failed beyond Jesus' ability to redeem.  He thought he had done too much.  He hadn't.  Jesus loved him and restored him.  Just as He will for us today.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757565 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1374 full false Traditional Service - April 26, 2020 - Walking to Emmaus In our message from April 26, Andy reads from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see Jesus encounter disciples on the road to Emmaus. They didn't see Him for who He was, they were prevented. Jesus used Scripture and the Meal to show them (and us) Himself. May we see Him in the word and in the sacraments today and each day.  

]]> In our message from April 26, Andy reads from Luke 24: 13-35.  We see Jesus encounter disciples on the road to Emmaus. They didn't see Him for who He was, they were prevented. Jesus used Scripture and the Meal to show them (and us) Himself. May we see Him in the word and in the sacraments today and each day.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757517 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1467 full false Traditional Service - April 19, 2020 - Adusting to the Dark In our message from April 19, Andy preaches from John 20: 24-31.  We see Thomas adjusting the reality of the cross. Others clung to hope, but he knew Jesus was dead.  How could he hope?  Be careful that we don't grow too used to the darkness of this moment.  Light and life always win.  

]]> In our message from April 19, Andy preaches from John 20: 24-31.  We see Thomas adjusting the reality of the cross. Others clung to hope, but he knew Jesus was dead.  How could he hope?  Be careful that we don't grow too used to the darkness of this moment.  Light and life always win.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757421 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1522 full false Traditional Service - Easter- April 12, 2020 - The Rising In our Easter message, Andy preaches from Matthew 28: 1-10.  Jesus rose from the dead.  He overcame. But for Him to overcome, there must have been something for him to overcome. The cross was real.  But so is resurrection.  Come on up for the rising.  

]]> In our Easter message, Andy preaches from Matthew 28: 1-10.  Jesus rose from the dead.  He overcame. But for Him to overcome, there must have been something for him to overcome. The cross was real.  But so is resurrection.  Come on up for the rising.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757418 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1279 full false Traditional Service - Palm Sunday - April 5, 2020 - Truck Stop Faith In our Palm Sunday message, April 5, And shares with Matthew 21: 1-11.  There are difficult times in our lives. Really challenges.  We know it. But don't rush into those times.  Look for moments of grace, ever day.  

]]> In our Palm Sunday message, April 5, And shares with Matthew 21: 1-11.  There are difficult times in our lives. Really challenges.  We know it. But don't rush into those times.  Look for moments of grace, ever day.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757412 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1262 full false Traditional Service - March 29, 2020 - God Still Speaks From our March 29 online service, Andy shares with us from Ezekiel 37: 1-14.  Even in a foreign place, God still speaks and gives life. Even when life is not normal, God speaks.  Even during COVID, God still speaks.  

]]> From our March 29 online service, Andy shares with us from Ezekiel 37: 1-14.  Even in a foreign place, God still speaks and gives life. Even when life is not normal, God speaks.  Even during COVID, God still speaks.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3757376 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1268 full false Online Worship - March 22, 2020 - God is With Us In our Online Worship from March 22, 2020, Tim and Anse Rigby lead us in worship and Andy shares with us from John 9: 1-5.  God is not against us, He is for us and He is with us.  Be encouraged! 

]]> In our Online Worship from March 22, 2020, Tim and Anse Rigby lead us in worship and Andy shares with us from John 9: 1-5.  God is not against us, He is for us and He is with us.  Be encouraged! 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3095248 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400 2644 full false Online Worship - March 15, 2020 - Remember Hope Here's our podcast from our online worship, March 15, 2020.  In this message, in this time of worry and fear and stress, we need to be reminded that God is with us, and we need to be that reminder to someone else.  

]]> Here's our podcast from our online worship, March 15, 2020.  In this message, in this time of worry and fear and stress, we need to be reminded that God is with us, and we need to be that reminder to someone else.  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-3014101 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1458 full false INTERSECTION Worship - February 8, 2020 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2991247 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3795 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - March 1, 2020 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2925928 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1276 full false INTERSECTION Worship Service - February 23, 2020 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2862541 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3454 full false February 16, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2862502 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3686 full false February 23, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2862490 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1276 full false February 23, 2020 - Traditional Service - Rooted in Commitment In our Traditional Service Commitment Sunday, Andy shares from Jeremiah 32: 1-15, 36-44.  He shares with us why he believes in our church and why is choosing to "buy a field."  

]]> In our Traditional Service Commitment Sunday, Andy shares from Jeremiah 32: 1-15, 36-44.  He shares with us why he believes in our church and why is choosing to "buy a field."  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2859124 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1276 full false February 16, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2804806 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 3791 full false Traditional Service - February 16, 2020 - Rooted in Prayer In our message from February 16, Andy shares from Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16.  As Christians, we live for the world, and our church exists to be a city on a hill.  We shine our light wherever it is that we go. 

]]> In our message from February 16, Andy shares from Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16.  As Christians, we live for the world, and our church exists to be a city on a hill.  We shine our light wherever it is that we go. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2796859 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1230 full false February 9, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2716453 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 3833 full false February 2, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2716444 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1516 full false February 9, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2716441 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1177 full false Traditional Service - February 2, 2020 - Rooted in Prayer In this message, Andy preaches from Luke 11: 1-4.  In this season of the life of our church, what does it look like for us to be Rooted in Prayer? 

]]> In this message, Andy preaches from Luke 11: 1-4.  In this season of the life of our church, what does it look like for us to be Rooted in Prayer? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2675782 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1262 full false February 2, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2675206 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 3817 full false Traditional Service - January 19, 2020 - Where are you Staying In our message from January 19, 2020 Andy shares with us from John 1, as the disciples ask Where are you staying? This is a deep question, that actually points us to the truth of who Jesus is. 

]]> In our message from January 19, 2020 Andy shares with us from John 1, as the disciples ask Where are you staying? This is a deep question, that actually points us to the truth of who Jesus is. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2609173 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1338 full false Traditional Service - January 26, 2020 - Rooted in Vision In this message, Andy preaches from Psalm 1.  What does it mean for our church to be rooted in a vision? And what is that vision? 

]]> In this message, Andy preaches from Psalm 1.  What does it mean for our church to be rooted in a vision? And what is that vision? 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2609149 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1279 full false January 26, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2608858 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 3559 full false January 19, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2560339 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 3892 full false Traditional Service - January 12, 2020 - Marked On this Baptism of the Lord of the Lord Sunday, Andy shares with us what baptism means to our life and our faith. 

]]> On this Baptism of the Lord of the Lord Sunday, Andy shares with us what baptism means to our life and our faith. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2505445 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1134 full false January 12, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2498434 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 3750 full false January 5, 2020 - INTERSECTION Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2448734 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0500 3785 full false December 29, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2392499 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 3671 full false December 29, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2392490 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 949 full false December 22, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2342792 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0500 3783 full false INTERSECTION Worship - December 8, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2271707 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 3624 full false November 24, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2163320 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500 3974 full false November 17, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2130614 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500 3958 full false November 17, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2119392 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500 1286 full false November 10, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-2066016 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0500 4082 full false October 27, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1968187 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 857 full false October 27, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1968181 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 3672 full false October 20, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1905470 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 3927 full false Being the Church In our sanctuary message from October 20, 2019, Erin shares with us about how we can be the church and love our neighbor as God desires. 

]]> In our sanctuary message from October 20, 2019, Erin shares with us about how we can be the church and love our neighbor as God desires. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1904654 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 911 full false To Love the Lord Our God The first command men is to Love the Lord with all that we are.  In this message Andy shares with us all the ways that we can love God here at St. Matthew's. 

]]> The first command men is to Love the Lord with all that we are.  In this message Andy shares with us all the ways that we can love God here at St. Matthew's. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1871926 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1165 full false Untooted Horn In our sermon from October 6, 2019, Andy shares with us about how we all have many, many reasons to be thankful for our faith and for our church! Sometimes we have to toot that horn. 

]]> In our sermon from October 6, 2019, Andy shares with us about how we all have many, many reasons to be thankful for our faith and for our church! Sometimes we have to toot that horn. 

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1871890 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1094 full false October 6, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1847227 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400 3826 full false September 29, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1809982 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 3743 full false September 22, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1761946 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0400 3719 full false September 22, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1761943 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0400 3723 full false INTERSECTION Worship - September 8, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1697284 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0400 3698 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - September 1, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1651204 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400 1404 full false INTERSECTION Worship - August 25, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1616257 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400 4 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - 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July 7, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1397848 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400 3573 full false June 30, 2019 - "God Bless America" presented by the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1352533 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 3621 full false June 23, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1330444 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0400 3999 full false June 23, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1330435 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0400 3838 full false June 16, 2019 - Combined 11:00 Service for VBS Celebration St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1309102 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0400 3989 full false June 9, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1264913 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1572 full false June 9, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1264883 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 4466 full false June 2, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1241438 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400 3615 full false May 26, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1209221 Wed, 29 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400 4 full false May 26, 2019 - INTERSECTION Worship Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1209215 Wed, 29 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400 3926 full false INTERSECTION Worship - May 19, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1183682 Thu, 23 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 3783 full false Sanctuary Worship - May 19, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1183655 Thu, 23 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1330 full false May 12, 2019 - Sanctuary Worship (Baccalaureate) - Nicolet Bell St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1144652 Wed, 15 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1757 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - April 21, 2019 - Easter Sunday St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1050076 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1299 full false INTERSECTION Worship - April 14, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1036655 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0400 5623 full false INTERSECTION Worship - March 31, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1026935 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 3941 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - March 31, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1026933 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1048 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - March 24, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1016347 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1080 full false INTERSECTION Worship - March 24, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1016341 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 4034 full false INTERSECTION Worship - March 17, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1000250 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 4036 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - March 10, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1000249 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1164 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - March 17, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-1000247 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1458 full false INTERSECTION Worship - March 10, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-995263 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 3790 full false INTERSECTION Worship - February 24, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-977359 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3778 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - February 17, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-966199 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1332 full false INTERSECTION Worship Service - February 17, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-966197 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3950 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - February 10, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-955956 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1365 full false INTERSECTION Worship Service - February 10, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-955955 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4042 full false INTERSECTION Worship - February 3, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-944048 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3846 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - February 3, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-944036 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1594 full false INTERSECTION Worship - January 27, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-940786 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4076 full false INTERSECTION Worship - January 20, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-932521 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3426 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - January 20, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-932519 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3747 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - January 13, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-925047 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1670 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - January 6, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-925045 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1109 full false INTERSECTION Worship - January 13, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-925044 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3818 full false INTERSECTION Worship - January 6, 2019 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-915285 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3694 full false INTERSECTION Worship - December 30, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-908954 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:00:00 -0500 3937 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - December 30, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-908953 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:00:00 -0500 1542 full false INTERSECTION Worship - December 23, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-902548 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 3698 full false "Emmanuel - Prince of Peace" - December 16, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-894534 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 4144 full false INTERSECTION Worship - December 9, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-888959 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500 3598 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - December 9, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-888954 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500 887 full false INTERSECTION Worship Service - December 2, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-878284 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 3638 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - December 2, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-878281 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 1197 full false INTERSECTION Worship - November 25, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-871120 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 3995 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - November 25, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-871114 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 3025 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - November 18, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-871108 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 816 full false INTERSECTION Worship - November 18, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-866576 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0500 3749 full false INTERSECTION Worship - November 11, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-858715 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0500 3993 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - November 11, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-858712 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0500 901 full false Traditional Service - November 4, 2018 (All Saints') St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-856052 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 1944 full false INTERSECTION Worship Service - November 4, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-856049 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 4026 full false INTERSECTION Worship - October 28, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-844893 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3021 full false Sanctuary Worship Service - October 28, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-844891 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1161 full false INTERSECTION Worship - October 21, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-837063 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3932 full false Traditional Service - October 21, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-837047 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1137 full false INTERSECTION Service - October 14, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-830929 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 5429 full false Traditional Service - October 14, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-830925 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1367 full false Traditional Service - October 7, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-830923 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1374 full false INTERSECTION: October 7, 2018 - Fear and Resurrection In our INTERSECTION message from October 7, Erin shares with us about the reality of fear and the power of resurrection

]]> In our INTERSECTION message from October 7, Erin shares with us about the reality of fear and the power of resurrection

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-826096 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1402 full false Traditional Service: October 7, 2018 - Locked Doors In our traditional service from October 7, Andy preaches from John 20: 19-22.  The disciples locked their doors out of fear.  Do we do the same thing with our actions?  with our calendars? With our very lives?  

]]> In our traditional service from October 7, Andy preaches from John 20: 19-22.  The disciples locked their doors out of fear.  Do we do the same thing with our actions?  with our calendars? With our very lives?  

]]> St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-825107 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1258 Sermon, Podcast, Traditional, St. Matthew's full false Traditional Service - September 30, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-819371 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1658 full false INTERSECTION Worship - September 30, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-818384 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3750 full false Traditional Service - September 23, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-812282 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3807 full false Traditional Service: September 23, 2018 - All Things St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-811093 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1544 full false Traditional Service - September 16, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-807441 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1407 full false INTERSECTION Worship - September 16, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-807439 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3166 full false INTERSECTION Worship - September 9, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-801134 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3797 full false Traditional Service - September 9, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-799766 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1603 full false INTERSECTION Worship - September 2, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-793858 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3499 full false Traditional Service - September 2, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-793786 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1411 full false Traditional Service - August 26, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-787040 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3567 full false INTERSECTION Worship - August 19, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-780636 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3590 full false Traditional Service - August 19, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-780635 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1432 full false INTERSECTION Worship - August 12, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-774905 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2878 full false Traditional Service - August 12, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-774903 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1380 full false INTERSECTION Worship - August 5, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-771014 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3420 full false Traditional Service - August 5, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-770535 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1456 full false INTERSECTION Worship - July 29, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-765379 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3793 full false Traditional Service - July 29, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-765377 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1680 full false Traditional Worship - July 22, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-759767 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1246 full false INTERSECTION Worship - July 22, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-759143 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3934 full false INTERSECTION Worship - July 15, 2018 - Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-759140 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3582 full false Traditional Service - July 22, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-759129 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3816 full false Traditional Service - July 15, 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-754628 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1448 full false July 8, 2018 - Intersection St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-749152 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3690 full false July 8, 2018 - Traditional St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-749143 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 851 full false June 24, 2018 - Intersection - Faith and Shalom St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-735779 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1329 full false June 24, 2018 - Traditional - Faith in the Moment St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-735695 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3807 full false June 17, 2018 - Intersection St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-730187 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1425 full false June 17, 2018 - Traditional - An Open Table St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-730162 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1613 full false June 10, 2018 - Traditional Worship - Make Room St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-727490 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1116 full false June 10, 2018 - Intersection Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-726060 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1581 full false June 3, 2018 - Combined Worship - Nothing Broken Beyond Repair St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-719183 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 800 full false May 27, 2018 - Traditional - Made to Love St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-715334 Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1264 full false May 27, 2018 - Intersection - Love that Creates the Church St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-715333 Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1369 full false May 20, 2018 - Intersection - Who Do You Want to Be? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-709071 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1145 full false May 20, 2018 - Traditional - Teaching a Pig to Fly St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-709046 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1409 full false May 13, 2018 - Combined Services - Tassels to Take St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-704129 Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1104 full false May 6, 2018 - Traditional - Imperfect and Beautiful St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-698348 Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1535 full false May 6, 2018 - Intersection - Together St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-698344 Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1193 full false April 29, 2018 - Intersection - Obeying God in the Hard Times St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-692781 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1369 full false April 29, 2018 - Traditional - Gotta Serve Somebody St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-692773 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1491 full false April 22, 2018 - Intersection - The End All Be All St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-688257 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1220 full false April 22, 2018 - Traditional - Desiring God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-687969 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1178 full false April 15, 2018 - Traditional - New Creation St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-683843 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1351 full false April 8, 2018 - Intersection - Upside Down St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-679073 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1402 full false April 8, 2018 - Traditional - Smokin', Drinkin' and Cussin' St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-679048 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1634 full false April 1, 2018 - Intersection - Breaking the Silence St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-674459 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1115 full false April 1, 2018 - Traditional - Rewind and Fast Forward St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-674425 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1459 full false March 25, 2018 - Intersection - Lord, Remember Us St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-670238 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1685 full false March 25, 2018 - Traditional - It All Leads to This St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-670222 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1526 full false March 18, 2018 - Intersection - And if not: Freedom in the Fire St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-664492 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1275 full false March 18, 2018 - Traditional - In the Fire St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-664431 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1349 full false March 11, 2018 - Traditional - I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry, and I Love You St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-661873 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1360 full false March 11, 2018 - Intersection - Our Atonement St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-661865 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1106 full false March 4, 2018 - Traditional - Finding Meaning In The Flood St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-655627 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4298 full false March 4, 2018 - Intersection - God's Response St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-655542 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1283 full false February 25, 2018 - Intersection - An Unexpected Savior St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-652036 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1209 full false February 25, 2018 - Traditional - Facing the Giants St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-652033 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1207 full false February 18, 2018 - INTERSECTION - The Pursuit St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-647272 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1196 full false February 18, 2018 - Traditional - The Lenten Mirror St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-646076 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1083 full false Ash Wednesday 2018 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-643740 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1246 full false February 11, 2018 - INTERSECTION - Our Worship, Our Stories to Share St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-642132 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1221 full false February 11, 2018 - Traditional - Keep Your Head on a Swivel St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-642032 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1546 full false February 4, 2018 - Traditional - Worship as an Individual St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-637729 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1027 full false February 4, 2018 - INTERSECTION - Come Alive: In the Desert St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-637728 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1080 full false January 28, 2018 - Intersection - Come Alive: Salvation & Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-633286 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1322 full false January 28, 2018 - Traditional - Crossing to the Other Side St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-633155 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1464 full false January 21, 2018 - Traditional - The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-629214 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1456 full false January 21, 2018 - Intersection - Come Alive: Our Holy Roar St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-629210 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1381 full false January 14, 2018 - INTERSECTION - Come Alive: How We Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-629217 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1224 full false January 14, 2018 - Traditional - Why We Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-629215 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1394 full false January 7, 2018 - Intersection - Come Alive: Created to Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-621397 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1003 full false January 7, 2018 - Traditional - What Is Worship? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-621384 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1417 full false New Year's Eve - INTERSECTION- Come Those Who Are Thirsty St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-617881 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1101 full false New Year's Eve - Traditional - All Things New St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-617687 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1135 full false Christmas Eve Communion - The Ordinary and the Amazing St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-616117 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 956 full false December 24, 2017 - Traditional - Peace is Coming St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-616112 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 971 full false December 24, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Speaking to Dry Bones St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-616111 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1116 full false December 10, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Imago Dei St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-608630 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1114 full false December 10, 2017 - Traditional - Our Priceless Gift St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-608595 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1335 full false December 3, 2017 - INTERSECTION - "Create in Me, O God" St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-604672 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1828 full false December 3, 2017 - Traditional - Gift Exchange St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-604668 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 944 full false November 26, 2017 - INTERSECTION - What's the Point St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-600801 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 851 full false November 26, 2017 - Traditional - In God's Kingdom St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-600782 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1225 full false November 19, 2017 - Traditional - The Formula of Thanksgiving St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-597328 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1139 full false November 19, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Sharing our Story St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-597323 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 631 full false November 12, 2017 - Traditional- How to Say Thank You St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-593652 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 984 full false November 12, 2017 - INTERSECTION - A Living Thanksgiving St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-593645 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 963 full false All Saint's Sunday - Traditional - Those Who Have this Hope St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-590142 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1399 full false All Saint's Sunday - INTERSECTION - Hope St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-590240 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1698 full false October 29, 2017 - Traditional - Claim Your Story St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-586800 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 885 full false October 22, 2017 - INTERSECTION- Our Story: Our Piece St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-586862 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 952 full false October 22, 2017 - Traditional - Worship St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583367 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 728 full false October 22, 2017 - INTERSECTION- Our Story: Our Worship, Our Giving St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583634 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1188 full false October 15, 2017 - Traditional - We Can Be Heroes St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583363 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1126 full false October 8, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Our Story: God's Formation St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583632 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 747 full false October 8, 2017 - Traditional - Your Most Important Place St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583361 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1198 full false October 1, 2017 - INTERSECTON - Our Story: God's Story St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583629 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1566 full false October 1, 2017 - Traditional - Claiming your Story St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583360 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 949 full false September 24, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Unsettling Grace St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-583627 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1608 full false September 24, 2017 - Traditional - Does Jesus Make a Difference St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-569836 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1249 full false September 17, 2017 - Traditional - The Power of Forgiveness St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-569835 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1148 full false September 10, 2017 - Traditional - Relationships are Hard St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-569832 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 999 full false September 3, 2017 - Traditional - Overcoming Evil St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-569831 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1071 full false August 27, 2017 - Traditional - Rev. Erin Hicks St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-569827 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1217 full false August 13, 2017 - Joint Service - God Will Make a Way St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-551955 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 804 full false August 6, 2017 - Traditional - 52 Marbles St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550311 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1210 full false August 6, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Come Eat, Y'all St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550310 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1159 full false July 30, 2017 - Traditional - Seeing the Unseen St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550309 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1181 full false July 30, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Faithfulness is Ordinary St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550307 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1155 full false July 23, 2017 - Traditional - My Friend Daniel St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550304 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1137 full false July 16, 2017 - Traditional - Stay in the Field St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550302 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1215 full false July 16, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Faithfulness is Generous St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-550301 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 696 full false July 9, 2017 - Traditional - Instant Karma St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-536218 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1301 full false July 9, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Faithfulness of Loyalty St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-536214 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1578 full false Pilgrim's Prayer, Patriot's Dream St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-533749 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 4131 full false June 25, 2017 - Traditional - Learning to Trust St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-529899 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 692 full false June 18, 2017 - INTERSECTION - For Such a Time as This: Esther and Mordecai St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-530206 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 919 full false June 18, 2017 - Traditional - For Such a Time as This St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-529898 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1187 full false June 11, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Coming Before God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-530203 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1089 full false June 11, 2017 - Traditional - An Undivided Heart St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-529897 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1259 full false June 4, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Trust in Our Calling St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-530195 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1082 full false June 4 2017 - Traditional - All of Us St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-529896 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1061 full false May 28, 2017 - INTERSECTION - To be Faithful St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-519527 Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 952 full false May 28, 2017 - Traditional - We are Witnesses St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-519514 Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3825 full false May 21, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Come, Holy Spirit St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-516651 Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1276 full false May 21, 2017 - Traditional - What is Love? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-516644 Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1057 full false May 14, 2017 - Traditional - Trust in God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-513449 Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 864 full false May 14, 2017 - INTERSECTION - A Place for Us St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-513445 Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 918 full false May 7, 2017 - Traditional - The Gate St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-511285 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 789 full false May 7, 2017 - INTERSECTION - True Life St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-511283 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1060 full false April 30, 2017 - Traditional - The Storm St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-511280 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1398 full false April 23, 2017 - Confirmation Sunday - Open Our Eyes St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-505225 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1149 full false Easter 2017 - Traditional - The Last Word St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-501662 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1142 full false Easter 2017 - INTERSECTION - #newnormal St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-501659 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1013 full false Good Friday - Let us Never Outlive Our Love for Thee St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-500796 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 911 full false Maundy Thursday - The Look St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-500630 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1164 full false Holy Wednesday 2017 - Guest Speaker Lonny Schraeder and Nicolet Bell St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-500628 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2334 full false April 9, 2017 - Traditional - The Path St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-500006 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 953 full false April 2, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Thunder Don't Lie St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-500005 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 927 full false March 26, 2017 - Traditional - By Night St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-493931 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1031 full false March 26, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Follow Me: Nicodemus St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-493929 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 766 full false March 19, 2017 - Traditional - WWJD St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-491578 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1106 full false March 12, 2017 - Traditional - Bless His Heart St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-488147 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 982 full false March 12, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Follow Me: Peter St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-488135 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 819 full false March 5, 2017 - Traditional - Best Friends St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-485448 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 900 full false March 5, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Follow Me: John the Baptist St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-485442 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 781 full false Ash Wednesday 2017 - This is Personal St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-483290 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1088 full false February 26, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: What Next? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-482235 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1165 full false February 26, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Living the Journey St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-482232 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1202 full false February 19, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: Witness St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-479730 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1018 full false February 19, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Witness: Being Christ's Hands and Feet St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-479719 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1013 full false February 12, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: Service St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-478240 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1282 full false February 12, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Service: Loving One Another St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-478239 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1007 full false February 5, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: Gifts St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-478237 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1086 full false February 5, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Gifts: Being Faithful to God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-478235 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1240 full false January 29, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: Presence St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-469914 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1325 full false January 29, 2017 - INTERSECTION - The Journey: Living Together in Community St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-469912 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1425 full false January 22, 2017 - Traditional - The Journey: Prayers St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-467001 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1450 full false January 22, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Knowing God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-466991 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1343 full false January 15, 2017 - Traditional - Getting Ready for the Journey St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-463947 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1460 full false January 15, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Preparing for the Journey St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-463946 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1073 full false January 8, 2017 - Traditional - Who Am I? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-460076 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 937 full false January 8, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Remember St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-460072 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1284 full false January 1, 2017 - INTERSECTION - Follow the Light St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-460067 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1057 full false December 25, 2016 - Traditional - Our Story St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-460060 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1418 full false December 11, 2016 - INTERSECTION St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-460012 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1361 full false December 4, 2016 - Traditional - Don't Give Up St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-449540 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 777 full false December 4, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Loved St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-449535 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1021 full false November 27, 2016 - Traditional - Rewind St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-447646 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1122 full false November 20, 2016 - Traditional - How God Creates St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-445124 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 647 full false November 13, 2016 - Traditional - Creating St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-442743 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1194 full false November 13, 2016 - INTERSECTION - A New Song St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-442742 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1078 full false All Saints' Sunday - Traditional - When We All Get to Heaven St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-440508 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1417 full false All Saints' Sunday - INTERSECTION - Back to God St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-440505 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400 786 full false Take Root Moments: Celebrate! St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-438503 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 895 full false October 30, 2016 - Traditional - Celebrate the Harvest St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-438490 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 660 full false October 30, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Harvest St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-438482 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 811 full false Take Root Moments St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-436278 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 3134 full false October 23, 2016 - Traditional - Everything Matters St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-436259 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 670 full false October 23, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Seed of Life St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-436257 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 998 full false October 23, 2016 - Traditional - Weedeating St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-433335 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 984 full false October 16, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Getting Our Hands Dirty St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-433333 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1037 full false October 9, 2016 - Traditional - Life-changing, Life Giving St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-430291 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1280 full false October 9, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Preparing the Soil St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-430289 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1093 full false October 2, 2016 - Traditional - Take Root St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-429048 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1222 full false October 2, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Invitation of the Sower St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-429045 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 861 full false September 18, 2016 - Traditional - Whosoever Means Whosoever St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-423478 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 907 full false September 18, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Faithfulness of the Community to Pray St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-423456 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1214 full false September 11, 2016 - Traditional - The Prayer God Values St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-421368 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1114 full false September 11, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Faithfulness of the Community to Remember St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-421366 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1018 full false September 4, 2016 - Traditional - God at Work St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-419333 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1120 full false September 4, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Faithfulness of the Community: To Be Shaped St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-419331 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1389 full false August 28, 2016 - Traditional - Why St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-417384 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 930 full false August 28, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Priesthood of All Believers St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-417383 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1126 full false August 21, 2016 - Traditional - Not Afraid St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-415063 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1311 full false August 21, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Fire and Redemption St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-415057 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1117 full false August 14, 2016 - Traditional - Decision Points St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-411362 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1174 full false August 14, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Faith and Imagination St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-411358 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1285 full false August 7, 2016 - Traditional - No Ashamed St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-408870 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1188 full false August 7, 2016 - INTERSECTION - The Journey St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-408863 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1263 full false July 31, 2016 - Traditional - God Moments St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-406718 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1167 full false July 31, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Walking Through Colossians, Part 4 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-406714 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1695 full false July 24, 2016 - Traditional - New Clothes St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-406710 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1218 full false July 17, 2016 - Traditional - Walking Through Colossians, Part 2 St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-402855 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1893 full false July 17, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Don't Be Fooled St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-402851 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1352 full false July 10, 2016 - Traditional - Walking Through Colossians, Part One St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-399676 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1449 full false July 10, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Being Faithful St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-399673 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1309 full false July 3 - ONE Service - Our Freedom? St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-397351 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1757 full false June 12, 2016 - Traditional - God's Gift to Us St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-391368 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1139 full false June 12, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Lives of Grace St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-391366 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 986 full false June 5, 2016 - Traditional - The Marks of Christian Community St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-391365 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1492 full false June 5, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Living Abundantly St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-391362 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1211 full false May 29, 2016 - Traditional - Doing Our Duty St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-387082 Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1433 full false May 22, 2016 - Traditional - Made to Love St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-384416 Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1201 full false May 22, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Trusting Empowerment St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-384414 Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1132 full false May 15, 2016 - Baccalaureate and Pentecost - Plow to the End of the Row - Brian Johnston St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-382309 Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 857 full false May 8, 2016 - Traditional - Perfect Love St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-380028 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1147 full false May 8, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Come Together St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-380026 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1330 full false May 1, 2016 - Traditional - Mission Impossible St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-378368 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 825 full false May 1, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Can I Get a Witness St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-378366 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1478 full false April 24, 2016 - Traditional - I'm not Eating That St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-376988 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1240 full false April 24, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Us and Them St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-376979 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1185 full false April 17, 2016 - Traditional - Explorers St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-374280 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1096 full false April 17, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Listening for the Shepherd's Voice St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-374270 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1313 full false April 10, 2016 - Traditional - Worthy St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-372534 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1064 full false April 10, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Being a Sheep St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-372532 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1370 full false April 3, 2016 - Confirmation Sunday - Be Bold St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-369252 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 664 full false March 27, 2016 - Traditional - For Fear St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-367015 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 989 full false March 27, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Don't Miss the Moment St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-367014 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1134 full false March 20, 2016 - Traditional - He's A' Coming St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-364720 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 920 full false March 20, 2016 - INTERSECTION - A King Nobody Wanted St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-364718 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1000 full false March 13, 2016 - Traditional - Perspective St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-363169 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1114 full false March 13, 2016 - INTERSECTION - What a Waste St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-363163 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1269 full false March 6, 2016 - Traditional - Two Sons St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-360228 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1087 full false March 6, 2016 - INTERSECTION - Becoming the Host St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-360226 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1718 full false February 28, 2016 - Traditional - The Invitation St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-357830 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1184 full false February 28, 2016 - INTERSECTION - You're Invited St. Matthew's UMC Buzzsprout-357828 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1118 full false Where is Your Heart? St. Matthew's UMC 355136 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1084 full false Shaping our Story St. Matthew's UMC 352328 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1114 full false The Temptation St. Matthew's UMC 352326 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1489 full false The What, the Who, and the How of Lent St. Matthew's UMC 351319 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1031 full false Glory Abounds St. Matthew's UMC 351004 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 894 full false Think Different St. Matthew's UMC 351001 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1379 full false Life Changers St. Matthew's UMC 348894 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1336 full false Who We are Meant to Be St. Matthew's UMC 348891 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1074 full false Holiness St. Matthew's UMC 346276 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1606 full false Called St. Matthew's UMC 346275 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1077 full false For All St. Matthew's UMC 343974 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1397 full false Baptism: Spiritual Resolution St. Matthew's UMC 343972 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 817 full false January 10, 2016 St. Matthew's UMC 342132 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1610 full false Kelly Pope St. Matthew's UMC 339353 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 779 full false Erin's Sermon St. Matthew's UMC 339336 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 779 full false Oh the Things He Has Done St. Matthew's UMC 337235 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1208 full false The King has Come St. Matthew's UMC 337132 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 836 full false Why We Have Joy St. Matthew's UMC 333792 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1186 full false What is Peace? St. Matthew's UMC 331948 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 998 full false "Hope Restored" St. Matthew's UMC 329476 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 993 full false "The Substance of Things Hoped For" St. Matthew's UMC 329473 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1301 full false Truth St. Matthew's UMC 328119 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 866 full false What Is Truth St. Matthew's UMC 328117 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 947 full false Confidence Matters St. Matthew's UMC 325725 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1154 full false A Continuous Work in Progress St. Matthew's UMC 325724 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1141 full false "Jesus: Our Savior" St. Matthew's UMC 324211 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 868 full false "One More Thing" St. Matthew's UMC 324210 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1028 full false "When The Pieces Fall Together" St. Matthew's UMC 321245 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 943 full false "There Will Be A Day" St. Matthew's UMC 321242 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 855 full false Renewal St. Matthew's UMC 319196 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1095 full false Renewing our Devotion St. Matthew's UMC 319195 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1209 full false "Greatness Defined" St. Matthew's UMC 317090 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1262 full false "Renew Our Lives" St. Matthew's UMC 317087 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1280 full false "Renewing Our Vision" St. Matthew's UMC 314985 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1129 full false "A Matter of the Heart" St. Matthew's UMC 314984 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 939 full false "That We May Be for the World" St. Matthew's UMC 313003 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1077 full false Prepare the Way St. Matthew's UMC 313002 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1839 full false Healing St. Matthew's UMC 310659 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1340 full false Healing and Prayer St. Matthew's UMC 310657 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1100 full false Indifferent St. Matthew's UMC 309107 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1081 full false Missing God St. Matthew's UMC 309102 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1331 full false Covered in Dust St. Matthew's UMC 307286 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1189 full false The Question St. Matthew's UMC 307285 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1065 full false The Last French Fry St. Matthew's UMC 304548 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1040 full false No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem St. Matthew's UMC 304546 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1081 full false True Religion St. Matthew's UMC 303273 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1128 full false Mirror, Mirror St. Matthew's UMC 303272 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 3292 full false "Living on the Edge" St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/300505-living-on-the-edge.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1156 full false "Who Can Accept It" St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/300504-who-can-accept-it.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1363 full false Satisfaction St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/298236-satisfaction.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1197 full false You Are What You Eat St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/298234-you-are-what-you-eat.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1020 full false Happy New Year! St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/296266-happy-new-year.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1301 full false Practice, Practice, Practice St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/296262-practice-practice-practice.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 3742 full false A Life Worth of the Gospel St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/294651-a-life-worth-of-the-gospel.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 821 full false We Exist for the Glory of God St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/294650-we-exist-for-the-glory-of-god.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 3700 full false Why are We Tested? St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/292657-why-are-we-tested.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1089 St. Matthew's, Sermon, Worship, Traditional full false Our Offerings St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/292655-our-offerings.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 3654 St. Matthew's, Sermon, INTERSECTION full false We are One St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/290575-we-are-one.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 3706 INTERSECTION, Worship, St. Matthew's, Madison full false Christ Alone, Cornerstone St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/290574-christ-alone-cornerstone.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1263 Sermon, St. Matthew's, Traditional full false Clean Eyes, Pure Hearts St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/289176-clean-eyes-pure-hearts.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 739 Intersection, Psalm 24 full false Be Lifted St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/289174-be-lifted.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1655 Sermons full false Remember St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/287389-remember.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1145 Sermons full false This I Believe St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/284395-this-i-believe.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1298 Sermons full false August 17th - The 12 Who Dared: Andrew The Brother Who Shared St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/201312-august-17th-the-12-who-dared-andrew-the-brother-who-shared.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1509 full false August 10th - The 12 Who Dared Intro & Lesser Knowns St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/201234-august-10th-the-12-who-dared-intro-lesser-knowns.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1527 full false August 3rd - Real Fear St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/203396-august-3rd-real-fear.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 2111 full false July 27th - Hero of the Hungry St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/201001-july-27th-hero-of-the-hungry.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1706 full false May 11th - A Living Hope, A Sightless Love St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/187896-may-11th-a-living-hope-a-sightless-love.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1509 full false May 4th - God's Chosen People St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/187894-may-4th-god-s-chosen-people.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1489 full false April 27th - Witness St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/187624-april-27th-witness.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1406 full false April 20th - A Love That Gives Us Resurrection St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/187468-april-20th-a-love-that-gives-us-resurrection.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1857 full false April 13th - A Love That Gives Us Passion St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/172542-april-13th-a-love-that-gives-us-passion.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1162 full false April 6th - A Love That Gives Life St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/164736-april-6th-a-love-that-gives-life.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1296 full false March 30th - A Love That Gives Us Vision St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/162859-march-30th-a-love-that-gives-us-vision.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1344 full false March 23rd - A Love That Gives Us Future St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/160913-march-23rd-a-love-that-gives-us-future.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1296 full false March 16th - A Love That Gives Us Direction St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/160910-march-16th-a-love-that-gives-us-direction.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 1781 full false March 9th - A Love That Gives Us Freedom St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/160905-march-9th-a-love-that-gives-us-freedom.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1677 full false March 2nd - Beyond the Veil St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/155541-march-2nd-beyond-the-veil.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1404 full false February 16th - Like It's My Job St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/151454-february-16th-like-it-s-my-job.mp3 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1352 full false February 9th - The Perfection of the Second Mile St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/151453-february-9th-the-perfection-of-the-second-mile.mp3 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1626 full false February 2, 2014 Sermon.mp3 St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/153183-february-2-2014-sermon-mp3.mp3 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1709 full false January 26, 2014 - Sermon.mp3 St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/151456-january-26-2014-sermon-mp3.mp3 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1783 full false January 19th St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/151447-january-19th.mp3 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1620 full false January 12, 2014 - Sermon by Matt.mp3 St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/148810-january-12-2014-sermon-by-matt-mp3.mp3 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1479 full false January 5, 2014 - A Time to Run St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/148809-january-5-2014-a-time-to-run.mp3 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 1199 full false December 22, 2013 - Good News St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/148808-december-22-2013-good-news.mp3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1378 full false December 8th - Prince of Peace Part 2 - Reconciled Relationships St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/139045-december-8th-prince-of-peace-part-2-reconciled-relationships.mp3 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1333 full false December 1st - Prince of Peace - Righteousness, Justice & Peace St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/134527-december-1st-prince-of-peace-righteousness-justice-peace.mp3 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1487 full false Nov. 24th - There Is Always Room for Us at the King's Table St. Matthew's UMC http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/134350-nov-24th-there-is-always-room-for-us-at-the-king-s-table.mp3 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 972 full false Nov. 17th - No Stone Unturned St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/131461-nov-17th-no-stone-unturned.mp3 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1412 full false November 10th - Our Inheritance St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/129840-november-10th-our-inheritance.mp3 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1637 full false November 3rd - Wee Little Men St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/129838-november-3rd-wee-little-men.mp3 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1255 full false Oct. 27th - Pride and Prejudice St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/129753-oct-27th-pride-and-prejudice.mp3 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1113 full false Oct. 20th - The Unjust Judge St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/129751-oct-20th-the-unjust-judge.mp3 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1444 full false Oct. 6th - Standards to Live By - Rev. David Carroll St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/124412-oct-6th-standards-to-live-by-rev-david-carroll.mp3 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1363 full false Sept 29 2013 - Bishop Swanson - What Do You Value? St. Matthew's United Methodist Church http://www.buzzsprout.com/17559/124407-sept-29-2013-bishop-swanson-what-do-you-value.mp3 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1647 bishop swanson, st. matthews madison, st matthews full false