Beyond the Sermon

Pastor Scott and Jeremy try to say PSAT 5 times fast, and why God suffering for our sins was necessary to pardon us

This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we look at the motif of substitution and try to answer the question, "How Can an Innocent Person Die for the Guilty?" Scripture: 2 Cor...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy may use explicit language depending on your speakers and hearing, we apologize in advance. Our conversation primarily focused on Sin and sin

This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we start at the beginning and try to answer the question, "If Jesus saves, what are we saved from?" Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss God's mission, perks of seminary, and contending prayer

This week we're finishing up a pre-Lent series we've called, "Altars of Awakening." We've been looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at how our God-given dreams to see the world changed can fade over time and what to do when we're te...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the age limit for youth group, balding, and more

We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at what it means to become a people on whom God can pour His Spirit for the sake of the younger generations. Scripture...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy share some encouraging things from our youth and news about awakenings around the world

We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week the focus is on the church and our life together. Scripture: Jeremiah 6:10-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss this new sermon series and help Pastor Scott unlock a memory along the way to discerning Emotional Worship vs. Sensing the Spirit

This week we start into a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We'll be looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Some of our college kids who attended the Passion Conference share their experiences from this year with Pastor Scott

We have a guest preacher on the podcast this week, who is not really much of a guest at all. Mr Steve Schoch, our new and returning Church Council Chair, steps into the pulpit to challenge us to go all in a follow Jesus with all that we are and all that we have. Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Pastor Scott and Jeremy reflect on Sundays service, and discuss practical steps on how to create space for the gospel, share it, and demonstrate it. We even sprinkle in rearranging our schedules around God

This week we wrap up our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we look at what it means to structure our lives like Jesus' life so we can reach the goal o...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy Discuss all of their mistakes, Taylor Swift, and the "Practicing the Way" Course

This week we continue our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we are changed and what we can do to cooperate with God's grace working...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy catch up on everything inside and outside the church from the past month and dig a little into our new sermon series, testing their friendship and memory

This week we start the new year by kicking off a quick, 3- sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we create space to be with Jesus, to abide in Jesus. Scripture: Mark 1:...

Pastor Scott and Jeremy get to sit down with the legend who has served this congregation professionally longer than anyone else, to learn a little of his story

Merry Christmas! This message is the reflection from our 2024 Advent series, which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott looks at how Jesus came as a baby for a reason; He was born to die for us. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:1-7

We wrap up our 2024 Advent series which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott talks about the tension we experience living in between the coming of Christ and His coming again and the signposts that point us to that hope. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25

For our advent message today we have a special guest speaker, Rev. Dick Esher. Dick was the longtime youth pastor and associate pastor at First Methodist Church; we are so grateful to have him back as part of our community of faith. Listen as Dick shares with us about Mary's heart. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about their troubles exuding certain parts of the fruit of the Spirit, what a new way of life looks like, and "Too good to go"?