Elmwood Church - Sermons Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:13:42 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2364845 en-us © 2026 Elmwood Church - Sermons yes 88b3e701-98c1-51e9-979d-21bc22829091 Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN episodic false We are a multi-generational church family inviting all people into the life-giving way of Jesus. Learn more at http://www.elmwoodchurch.org.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN https://storage.buzzsprout.com/18gqtnt931xccbaykki4hcj7dh4a?.jpg Elmwood Church - Sermons All For the Glory of God All For the Glory of God  Paul’s call in 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 shows us how to live with wisdom in a spiritually complex world. Because everything has the potential either to become idolatry or to become worship, Christians are called to filter all of life through the pattern of the gospel: Does this glorify God, and does this benefit others? In Jesus, we see the perfect example of one who gave up his rights for God’s glory and our good, calling us to do the same. 

]]>  Paul’s call in 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 shows us how to live with wisdom in a spiritually complex world. Because everything has the potential either to become idolatry or to become worship, Christians are called to filter all of life through the pattern of the gospel: Does this glorify God, and does this benefit others? In Jesus, we see the perfect example of one who gave up his rights for God’s glory and our good, calling us to do the same. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19308881 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1927 full false Fleeing From Idolatry Fleeing From Idolatry Unpack Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10:14–22 that idolatry divides our allegiance from God. While the Corinthians faced the specific temptation of participating in idol feasts, the deeper danger remains for us today: treasuring created things above the Creator. Because God alone deserves our total loyalty, we are called to flee from every form of idolatry and run to Christ, who remained faithful to us even when our hearts were divided.

]]> Unpack Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10:14–22 that idolatry divides our allegiance from God. While the Corinthians faced the specific temptation of participating in idol feasts, the deeper danger remains for us today: treasuring created things above the Creator. Because God alone deserves our total loyalty, we are called to flee from every form of idolatry and run to Christ, who remained faithful to us even when our hearts were divided.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19282067 Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2337 full false What Disqualifies Us From the Prize What Disqualifies Us From the Prize This sermon reflects on 1 Corinthians 10 and Paul’s warning to run hard after the lasting prize of Christ. Through the cautionary example of Israel in the wilderness, we are reminded that persistent, unrepentant sin and idolatry can pull us away from faithful endurance. Yet God is faithful, providing a way of escape from temptation and calling us not only to flee from sin, but to flee toward Jesus, the true prize our hearts were made for.

]]> This sermon reflects on 1 Corinthians 10 and Paul’s warning to run hard after the lasting prize of Christ. Through the cautionary example of Israel in the wilderness, we are reminded that persistent, unrepentant sin and idolatry can pull us away from faithful endurance. Yet God is faithful, providing a way of escape from temptation and calling us not only to flee from sin, but to flee toward Jesus, the true prize our hearts were made for.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19245137 Sun, 24 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2296 full false Becoming All Things Becoming All Things Empty me. Fill me. Use me. 

What if the key to reaching the people around you started with a simple three-line prayer? This message unpacks how Paul's radical approach to connecting with wildly different people can inspire all of us to slow down, show up, and let God do something wonderful through our ordinary lives. Spoiler: you're going to mess it up — and that's actually the best news you'll hear all week.

]]> Empty me. Fill me. Use me. 

What if the key to reaching the people around you started with a simple three-line prayer? This message unpacks how Paul's radical approach to connecting with wildly different people can inspire all of us to slow down, show up, and let God do something wonderful through our ordinary lives. Spoiler: you're going to mess it up — and that's actually the best news you'll hear all week.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19191441 Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1810 full false A Legacy of Motherly Faithfulness A Legacy of Motherly Faithfulness In this Mother's Day message, we turn to Exodus 2:1–10 and the story of Jochebed — a mother whose courage and trust in God changed the course of history. Her willingness to defy Pharaoh and entrust her son to God's providence points us forward to Jesus, who embodied that same courage and trust on the cross. Whether you are a biological mother or called to invest spiritually in others, this message is a reminder that faithful women have always played an essential role in God's saving work — and that your ordinary obedience matters more than you know.

]]> In this Mother's Day message, we turn to Exodus 2:1–10 and the story of Jochebed — a mother whose courage and trust in God changed the course of history. Her willingness to defy Pharaoh and entrust her son to God's providence points us forward to Jesus, who embodied that same courage and trust on the cross. Whether you are a biological mother or called to invest spiritually in others, this message is a reminder that faithful women have always played an essential role in God's saving work — and that your ordinary obedience matters more than you know.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19155267 Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1855 full false Laying Down Our Rights Laying Down Our Rights In this message, we dive into 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, where the Apostle Paul sets a radical example for the church in Corinth — and for us today. Rather than demanding what he was rightfully owed, Paul willingly laid down his right to financial compensation so that nothing would get in the way of the gospel taking root in people's lives. Paul's pattern points us back to Jesus, who gave up the glories of heaven and laid down his life for ours. So what are you willing to lay down so that Christ can be formed in others? This message challenges us to loosen our grip on our rights — especially our right to a full schedule — and make ourselves genuinely available to the people around us.

]]> In this message, we dive into 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, where the Apostle Paul sets a radical example for the church in Corinth — and for us today. Rather than demanding what he was rightfully owed, Paul willingly laid down his right to financial compensation so that nothing would get in the way of the gospel taking root in people's lives. Paul's pattern points us back to Jesus, who gave up the glories of heaven and laid down his life for ours. So what are you willing to lay down so that Christ can be formed in others? This message challenges us to loosen our grip on our rights — especially our right to a full schedule — and make ourselves genuinely available to the people around us.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19140949 Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2021 full false Content With What We Have Content With What We Have What does it look like to live without anxiety in a world of overwhelming abundance?

Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34, this message offers a framework for navigating material abundance without losing your soul to it. We dig into what the Bible actually says about enjoyment, the hidden costs of accumulating stuff, and why contentment isn't about owning less — but about treasuring something more.

]]> What does it look like to live without anxiety in a world of overwhelming abundance?

Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34, this message offers a framework for navigating material abundance without losing your soul to it. We dig into what the Bible actually says about enjoyment, the hidden costs of accumulating stuff, and why contentment isn't about owning less — but about treasuring something more.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19079566 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1906 full false Trusting God When There Isn't Enough Trusting God When There Isn't Enough In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life. In order to live this life, Jesus tells us to do two things:

1) Go to school in the classroom of creation

2) Remember whose you are

]]> In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life. In order to live this life, Jesus tells us to do two things:

1) Go to school in the classroom of creation

2) Remember whose you are

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19040765 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2067 full false Finding the Ultimate Treasure Finding the Ultimate Treasure In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life. This message explores the foundation — our relationship to money and possessions.

In order to live a financially non-anxious life, we need to:

  1. See the limitations of money and possessions
  2. See the power of money and possessions
  3. See the ultimate Treasure is available to us
]]> In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life. This message explores the foundation — our relationship to money and possessions.

In order to live a financially non-anxious life, we need to:

  1. See the limitations of money and possessions
  2. See the power of money and possessions
  3. See the ultimate Treasure is available to us
]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-19002997 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2030 full false He Lived. He Died. He Rose. He Lived. He Died. He Rose. In the first sermon recorded in the early church, Peter announces the good news — Jesus lived. Jesus died. Jess rose. This simple message has the power to change our lives if we let it. 

]]> In the first sermon recorded in the early church, Peter announces the good news — Jesus lived. Jesus died. Jess rose. This simple message has the power to change our lives if we let it. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18979098 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1975 full false How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place The main theme of Psalm 84 is homesickness for the presence of God. As we look at this song, we'll see the pattern it sets, how that pattern is brought to completion in Jesus, and how we should respond. 

]]> The main theme of Psalm 84 is homesickness for the presence of God. As we look at this song, we'll see the pattern it sets, how that pattern is brought to completion in Jesus, and how we should respond. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18926239 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1963 full false Love is Greater Than Knowledge Love is Greater Than Knowledge When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18888200 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1991 full false Undivided Devotion to the Lord Undivided Devotion to the Lord When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18811123 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2012 full false Embodying the Covenant Faithfulness of God Embodying the Covenant Faithfulness of God When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18770331 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1952 full false The Grass Isn't Always Greener The Grass Isn't Always Greener When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18726844 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1823 full false True Fasting True Fasting Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18727015 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 998 full false Mutual Self-Giving In Marriage Mutual Self-Giving In Marriage When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18688536 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2050 full false God's Heart For the Immigrant God's Heart For the Immigrant Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18645040 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1836 full false Fleeing From Sexual Immorality Fleeing From Sexual Immorality When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18625048 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2147 full false As Each Part Does Its Work As Each Part Does Its Work How does the body of Christ grow and come to maturity? In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us that the body grows to maturity as each part does its work. Here are two truths that will change how we live as members of the body: 

1) God has prepared unique ministries for each member of the body

2) Through works of service, we participate in the cosmic victory of Jesus

]]> How does the body of Christ grow and come to maturity? In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us that the body grows to maturity as each part does its work. Here are two truths that will change how we live as members of the body: 

1) God has prepared unique ministries for each member of the body

2) Through works of service, we participate in the cosmic victory of Jesus

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18567534 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1926 full false Choosing to be Wronged Choosing to be Wronged When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18528793 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2156 full false A Holy Community A Holy Community When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18489600 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2102 full false Proud of All the Wrong Things Proud of All the Wrong Things When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18459278 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1961 full false The One Who Fulfills All of Scripture The One Who Fulfills All of Scripture What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who fulfills all of Scripture.

]]> What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who fulfills all of Scripture.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18424075 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2163 full false The One Who Makes All Things New The One Who Makes All Things New What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who makes all things new.

]]> What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who makes all things new.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18422791 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1258 full false The Bringer of the New Covenant The Bringer of the New Covenant What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the bringer of the new covenant.

]]> What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the bringer of the new covenant.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18403502 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2162 full false The Servant of the Lord The Servant of the Lord What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the Servant of the Lord.

]]> What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the Servant of the Lord.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18351627 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1945 full false The Source of Salvation The Source of Salvation What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the source of salvation.

]]> What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. 

In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the source of salvation.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18313529 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1750 full false The One the Prophets Foretold The One the Prophets Foretold The idea behind this series is simple: what we behold will determine how we behave. Each week this Advent, we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes will give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.

Matthew is convinced that the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of what the prophet Isaiah spoke 700 years earlier. In what way does his birth fulfill Isaiah 7? In this message, we explore what it means that Jesus is the One the prophets foretold.


]]> The idea behind this series is simple: what we behold will determine how we behave. Each week this Advent, we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes will give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.

Matthew is convinced that the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of what the prophet Isaiah spoke 700 years earlier. In what way does his birth fulfill Isaiah 7? In this message, we explore what it means that Jesus is the One the prophets foretold.


]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18274686 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1960 full false What's the Best Way to Love My LGBTQ Friends? What's the Best Way to Love My LGBTQ Friends? Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18240008 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2159 full false How Can I Trust the Bible When it Condones Violence and Genocide? How Can I Trust the Bible When it Condones Violence and Genocide? Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18211457 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2113 full false Book of James Reading Book of James Reading Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18158857 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1386 full false Can I be Gay and Still Follow God? Can I be Gay and Still Follow God? Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18120202 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2003 full false Planning for Generosity Planning for Generosity In his letters to the church in Corinth, Paul sets a pattern for planned generosity: 1) make a clear plan, 2) act with wisdom, and 3) be ready and eager to give.

]]> In his letters to the church in Corinth, Paul sets a pattern for planned generosity: 1) make a clear plan, 2) act with wisdom, and 3) be ready and eager to give.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18077358 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2126 full false Does Science Make God Irrelevant? Does Science Make God Irrelevant? Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-18048449 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1894 full false Servant Leadership in the Pattern of Jesus Servant Leadership in the Pattern of Jesus By washing his disciples' feet, Jesus 1) demonstrated the magnitude of his love for us, and 2) left us a pattern of how to love one another. 

]]> By washing his disciples' feet, Jesus 1) demonstrated the magnitude of his love for us, and 2) left us a pattern of how to love one another. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17998243 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2224 full false How Can I Believe God is Good When There's So Much Evil in the World? How Can I Believe God is Good When There's So Much Evil in the World? If there is a God and he is good, why doesn't he do something about the evil and injustice in our world? Why does he let it go on? Why does he seem distant? Why doesn’t he intervene? To help us try and make sense of a world filled with evil and injustice, there are three places we need to look — upward, inward, and to the cross.

]]> If there is a God and he is good, why doesn't he do something about the evil and injustice in our world? Why does he let it go on? Why does he seem distant? Why doesn’t he intervene? To help us try and make sense of a world filled with evil and injustice, there are three places we need to look — upward, inward, and to the cross.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17959595 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2065 full false Why Would I Want Anything to do With the Church When I've Been Hurt by It? Why Would I Want Anything to do With the Church When I've Been Hurt by It? The church is a messy place. Sometimes the church is a downright ugly place. Why would I want anything to do with the church when it’s the source of so much hurt and disillusionment? In this message, we explore three things we must do when we see or experience church hurt. We must 1) grieve deeply, but never be surprised, 2) look to Jesus, and 3) fight to be the church as Jesus envisioned it. 

]]> The church is a messy place. Sometimes the church is a downright ugly place. Why would I want anything to do with the church when it’s the source of so much hurt and disillusionment? In this message, we explore three things we must do when we see or experience church hurt. We must 1) grieve deeply, but never be surprised, 2) look to Jesus, and 3) fight to be the church as Jesus envisioned it. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17919495 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1839 full false Baptized Into Christ Baptized Into Christ In Romans 6:1-14, Paul gives us two reasons we cannot continue living in the pattern of our old way of life. 1) Our lives have been joined to Christ, and 2) We are no longer slaves to sin. 

]]> In Romans 6:1-14, Paul gives us two reasons we cannot continue living in the pattern of our old way of life. 1) Our lives have been joined to Christ, and 2) We are no longer slaves to sin. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17884868 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2181 full false Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers? Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers? Why doesn't God answer our prayers? This question is deeply personal for each one of us. To explore the question of unanswered prayer, we look at two things we know for certain to be true — His wisdom is higher than our own, and his heart is for our good.  

]]> Why doesn't God answer our prayers? This question is deeply personal for each one of us. To explore the question of unanswered prayer, we look at two things we know for certain to be true — His wisdom is higher than our own, and his heart is for our good.  

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17841784 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2233 full false Is the Cross Cosmic Child Abuse? Is the Cross Cosmic Child Abuse? Isn’t the cross an act of cosmic child abuse? Behind this question is a bigger question about the character of God. We may imagine God the Father as angry, and wrathful at the drop of a hat. We may imagine him gaining some twisted form of pleasure from torturing his innocent Son. At the heart of this question is the deeper question, What kind of God he? Is the cross an act of cosmic child abuse? 

]]> Isn’t the cross an act of cosmic child abuse? Behind this question is a bigger question about the character of God. We may imagine God the Father as angry, and wrathful at the drop of a hat. We may imagine him gaining some twisted form of pleasure from torturing his innocent Son. At the heart of this question is the deeper question, What kind of God he? Is the cross an act of cosmic child abuse? 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17803606 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1857 full false Jesus-Driven Invitation Jesus-Driven Invitation Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17776303 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2138 full false Jesus-Driven Hospitality Jesus-Driven Hospitality Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17724501 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2116 full false A matter of power A matter of power When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17684158 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2144 full false Servants and stewards Servants and stewards When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17648678 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2337 full false There's a lot of power right under our noses There's a lot of power right under our noses Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17648740 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2287 full false The life of integrity The life of integrity Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17648769 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2211 full false Laying a foundation Laying a foundation When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17541807 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2095 full false Only servants Only servants When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17497755 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2278 full false Revealed by the Spirit Revealed by the Spirit When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17457110 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1894 full false Foolish, weak, unimportant Foolish, weak, unimportant When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17418300 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1722 full false The foolishness of God The foolishness of God When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17377538 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2083 full false A church divided A church divided When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17340733 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2249 full false Enriched in every way Enriched in every way When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17307418 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1995 full false Taking root Taking root When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17269212 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1887 full false Hope Hope The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17183690 Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1967 full false Generosity Generosity The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17139584 Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2085 full false Contentment Contentment The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17096519 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2071 full false Communion Communion The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes absolutely everything. Because Jesus is alive and has conquered death, a whole new way of living has been opened to us! In the four-week message series following Easter, we will explore the question, What kind of life is available to us because of the resurrection?

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17051827 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2080 full false Raised to life Raised to life The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-17010718 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1851 full false Placed in a tomb Placed in a tomb The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16970564 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2117 full false Torn in two Torn in two The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16926028 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1844 full false Mocked and crucified Mocked and crucified The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16884895 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1983 full false Handed over Handed over The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16849419 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2012 full false Betrayed by Judas Betrayed by Judas The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16801522 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1729 full false Battling the serpent Battling the serpent The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16766093 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1995 full false Learning to lament Learning to lament Because we live in a world that's been tainted by sin, lament is a part of our human experience. The question is not whether we will lament but whether we will lament well. Looking to Psalm 77, the focus of this year's Ash Wednesday service is on learning to lament. 

]]> Because we live in a world that's been tainted by sin, lament is a part of our human experience. The question is not whether we will lament but whether we will lament well. Looking to Psalm 77, the focus of this year's Ash Wednesday service is on learning to lament. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16761088 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1154 full false Suffering and glory Suffering and glory The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.




]]> The book of Mark presents Jesus as both the authoritative Son of God and the Suffering Servant. On the surface, these two aspects of his identity may appear to contradict one another. In reality, they complement one another. Join us this season of Lent as we explore the death of the most important person who ever lived.




]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16724089 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1594 full false Ordinary obedience Ordinary obedience Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry. 

]]> Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16678487 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2089 full false Gospel witness Gospel witness Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16633470 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2397 full false Better together Better together Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16590740 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1985 full false Being with God Being with God Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Whether we're aware of it or not, our lives are all guided by a set of values. In this four-week series, we look at the four core values that guide, direct, and shape Elmwood's ministry.  

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16548828 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2025 full false How do I live? How do I live? There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16506242 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2160 full false Who am I? Who am I? There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16464839 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2099 full false Who is God? Who is God? There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> There are lots of things in life it’s good to grow out of, but as we read the Bible there are three questions we will never grow out of. Who is God? Who am I? How do I live? During this series, we explore each of these questions and set out a framework for how to encounter God and be changed by him.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16424192 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1951 full false Together in 2025 Together in 2025 In this message, we remember God's financial provision in the past year and look ahead to 2025. We believe our ministry focus for the next season can be captured in the word together. Tune in to hear how we plan to do life and ministry together in the year to come. 

]]> In this message, we remember God's financial provision in the past year and look ahead to 2025. We believe our ministry focus for the next season can be captured in the word together. Tune in to hear how we plan to do life and ministry together in the year to come. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16392443 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1585 full false We are his We are his Psalm 100 is an invitation to worship. More than that, it's an invitation to truly know God—to know him as our God, our Maker, and our Shepherd. 

]]> Psalm 100 is an invitation to worship. More than that, it's an invitation to truly know God—to know him as our God, our Maker, and our Shepherd. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16352455 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1475 full false He satisfies you with good things He satisfies you with good things In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16338531 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 948 full false He crowns you with love He crowns you with love In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16326549 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2223 full false He redeems you from the pit He redeems you from the pit In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16282883 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1761 full false He heals all your diseases He heals all your diseases In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16241943 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1914 full false He forgives all your sin He forgives all your sin In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> In a world filled with bad news, Psalm 103:1-5 offers five pieces of good news. This Advent season, we explore how the good news of Psalm 103 finds fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. 

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16202453 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1936 full false Celebrating 100 years of God's faithfulness Celebrating 100 years of God's faithfulness During this special gathering, we celebrated 100 years of God's faithfulness to Elmwood.

View the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx4g1ZU_UHM
Ways to respond: http://form.church/100

]]> During this special gathering, we celebrated 100 years of God's faithfulness to Elmwood.

View the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx4g1ZU_UHM
Ways to respond: http://form.church/100

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16195334 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1340 full false Kingdom, power, and glory Kingdom, power, and glory The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16122350 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2056 full false Deliver us from evil Deliver us from evil The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16080364 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2105 full false Forgive us our sins Forgive us our sins The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-16040818 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2171 full false The generosity of God The generosity of God In this Message, Dave Hammond, Director of NextGen Ministries, looks at various Bible passages that paint a picture of God's generosity. He is the owner of all things, the multiplier of meager resources, and the model of true generosity.

]]> In this Message, Dave Hammond, Director of NextGen Ministries, looks at various Bible passages that paint a picture of God's generosity. He is the owner of all things, the multiplier of meager resources, and the model of true generosity.

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15999365 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1885 full false Daily bread Daily bread The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15957132 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2046 full false On earth as in heaven On earth as in heaven The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15918085 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2076 full false Your will be done Your will be done The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15877655 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2315 full false Your kingdom come Your kingdom come The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15836363 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2116 full false Hallowed be your name Hallowed be your name The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15795773 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2004 full false Our father in heaven Our father in heaven The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15756393 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2142 full false The basis of prayer The basis of prayer The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:5-15

]]> The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world, and it has the power to reorient us towards God, ourselves, other people, and our world. During this series, we explore what it means to pray and to live The Lord’s Prayer. 

Message text: Matthew 6:5-15

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15715786 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1899 full false Standing trial Standing trial Message text: Mark 14:53-72

]]> Message text: Mark 14:53-72

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15678196 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2248 full false Hope for when we fail Hope for when we fail Message text: Mark 14:12-31, 66-72

]]> Message text: Mark 14:12-31, 66-72

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15638969 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2196 full false The upper room The upper room Message text: Mark 14:12-26

]]> Message text: Mark 14:12-26

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15612963 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2085 full false The greatest commandment The greatest commandment Message text: Mark 12:28-34

]]> Message text: Mark 12:28-34

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15565407 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2047 full false Keep watch Keep watch Message text: Mark 13:1-37

]]> Message text: Mark 13:1-37

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15565391 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1774 full false Be on your guard Be on your guard Message text: Mark 13:1-37

]]> Message text: Mark 13:1-37

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15488806 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2114 full false God of the living God of the living Message text: Mark 12:18-27

]]> Message text: Mark 12:18-27

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15448723 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2150 full false Look to the mountains Look to the mountains Message text: Psalm 121

]]> Message text: Psalm 121

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15412209 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1603 full false God loves sinners God loves sinners Message text: Romans 5:1-11

]]> Message text: Romans 5:1-11

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15412168 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2312 full false The armor of God The armor of God Message text: Ephesians 6:10-20

]]> Message text: Ephesians 6:10-20

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15412147 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2242 full false Rejecting the Cornerstone Rejecting the Cornerstone Message text: Mark 12:1-12

]]> Message text: Mark 12:1-12

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15299464 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2157 full false Trapped by Jesus Trapped by Jesus Message text: Mark 11:27-33

]]> Message text: Mark 11:27-33

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15262628 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1847 full false A new temple A new temple Message text: Mark 11:12-25

]]> Message text: Mark 11:12-25

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15220183 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2123 full false Rotten to the core Rotten to the core Message text: Mark 11:12-25

]]> Message text: Mark 11:12-25

]]> Elmwood Church | St Anthony Village | MN Buzzsprout-15178779 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2140 full false Gospel conversation Gospel conversation As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: Acts 17:16-34

]]> As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: Acts 17:16-34

]]> John Buzzsprout-15139059 Sun, 26 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2065 full false Gospel neighboring Gospel neighboring As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

]]> As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

]]> John Buzzsprout-15096768 Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2566 full false God's people God's people As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

]]> As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

]]> John Buzzsprout-15111700 Sun, 12 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1955 full false God's power God's power As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: Acts 8:26-40

]]> As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: Acts 8:26-40

]]> John Buzzsprout-15111697 Sun, 05 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2083 full false God's presence God's presence As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: John 15:1-11

]]> As apprentices of Jesus, we have been commissioned and sent into our world to partner with God as he brings harmony out of disharmony. This series of messages explores what it looks like to embody our identity as neighbors and witnesses.

Message text: John 15:1-11

]]> John Buzzsprout-15093411 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2349 full false