Apex United Methodist Church Podcast

This Sunday in worship we will meet an Ethipoian eunuch, who is seeking God even though by law he cannot be part of the worshipping community.  We watch and listen as Philip, one of the leaders of the early church, welcomes this man into the fellowship of Christian believers.  As Easter people, we are called to be people who are always ready to welcome others into the good news of Jesus....

In worship this Sunday we will remember that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, the one who gives up his life for us, his people. Join us as we consider how, as Easter people, we are called to imitate the sacrificial love of Jesus, trusting that it is through sacrificial love that God creates new, abundant life. Preacher: Laura Katherine Stern

In Luke’s account of the resurrected Jesus’ appearance to the disciples, Jesus invites himself over for dinner. In those days, sharing a meal in one’s home was the ultimate sign of friendship, intimacy, and unity. This invitation to fellowship helped to empower the disciples to carry on their mission in Jesus’ name. In worship this Sunday we will learn about the power of fellowship and its importa...

On the Sunday after Easter, we encounter the Scripture passage that is often referred to as Doubting Thomas.  Thomas not only doubts the story of his fellow disciples, Thomas doubts the very authenticity of Jesus.  At the climax of the story, Jesus invites Thomas to touch his hands and his side - to literally touch the wounds of Christ.  It is a compelling image of Jesus as both Res...

This Sunday's Easter sermon will be from Mark 16:1-8 which could easily be called the Best Worst Ending. It is the only one of our Easter texts that ends abruptly, in fear and bewilderment. This sense of fear and bewilderment is an appropriate sentiment as we face this Easter in the end stages (we hope) of a global pandemic. And yet, this story is the Best Worst ending because even in hard realiti...

Join us in worship as we remember the moments leading up to Jesus’ death. Experience music, scripture, and reflections given by members of our congregation as we journey together through Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. We hope you will participate in this important service that helps us experience the entirety of Holy Week, together. This podcast includes reflections from Ed Poston...

In a world that is dazzled by status and power, Jesus offered a different vision of "success." Success in God's Kingdom is defined not by how high one can climb, but by how compassionately one chooses to serve others. Join us this week in worship as we learn about Jesus' servant leadership and his call for us to follow. Guest Preacher – Cooper Sykes

In Sunday's Scripture Jesus gives hard news to Peter and the rest of the disciples. Jesus tells them how he must go to Jerusalem and once there he must face suffering. Peter doesn't want to hear it. But Jesus tells Peter, and us, in no uncertain terms that there are hard and uncertain places we must go. Preacher: Pastor Laura Katherine Stern

In the Scripture for this week, we hear about a mother whose love and concern for her little girl causes her to go to Jesus. She begs for Jesus to heal her daughter from the evil spirit that torments her. Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman engage in a fiery debate which ends with Jesus healing the little girl. In the end, we are left in awe at the way even the crumbs of God's grace can bring about...

As we move into Lent, this Sunday we look back at the first time Jesus revealed himself as Son of Man. A healing occurred when Jesus took note of the faith of a paralyzed man and his friends. Join us as we find how that faith is shared. Hear Pastor Sheila's sermon today!

In this first Sunday in Lent, we encounter the story of Jesus' temptation by Satan in the wilderness. We give thanks for a God who not only seeks to live among us, but who is willing to enter the wilderness of our world and of our lives. In Mark's account of this temptation story, there is this really interesting aspect - there are angels in the wilderness. Angels that minister to Jesus throughout...

This week's Scripture is the Transfiguration account from the Gospel of Mark.  We journey with Jesus (and Peter, James, and John) up the mountaintop where Jesus encounters the prophets of old - Moses and Elijah.  In that moment, Peter asks a question we can all relate to - "can we just stay here?"  In other words, can we stay where it is good, safe, happy and whole?  Peter does...

Jesus’ ministry feels like a whirlwind, healing someone here, feeding people there, and teaching people all along the way.  How did he do it without growing weary?  How did he discern the Divine voice deep within?  Join us this Sunday as we learn from Jesus the art of listening for God’s voice.

Jesus’ message is one given with power and authority.  The Gospel of Mark opens with God speaking directly to evil.  What are the evils/the unclean spirits of our day? How is God speaking directly to them? How might I be amazed at the cosmic power of God?

Sometimes, when God speaks, we are offered very specific invitations to go and do.  Go to Nineveh and proclaim what I have said.  Drop your nets and follow me.  We always have a choice as to how and if we respond. What might the implications be if we choose to ignore God’s voice? What might happen if we said yes?

Are you stressed? Anxious? Does life feel chaotic? Oftentimes the holidays bring chaos, anxiety, and stress, and in an already chaotic and stressful year, many of us are feeling weary and run down. If this is you, we invite you to join us this month as we explore the spiritual discipline of meditation. For thousands of years, God’s people have found meditation to be a consistent avenue to find pea...

Are you stressed? Anxious? Does life feel chaotic? Oftentimes the holidays bring chaos, anxiety, and stress, and in an already chaotic and stressful year, many of us are feeling weary and run down. If this is you, we invite you to join us this month as we explore the spiritual discipline of meditation. For thousands of years, God’s people have found meditation to be a consistent avenue to find pea...

Are you stressed? Anxious? Does life feel chaotic? Oftentimes the holidays bring chaos, anxiety, and stress, and in an already chaotic and stressful year, many of us are feeling weary and run down. If this is you, we invite you to join us this month as we explore the spiritual discipline of meditation. For thousands of years, God’s people have found meditation to be a consistent avenue to find pea...