St. Andrew Methodist Church Sermons

Message from Rev. Arthur Jones on March 29, 2024

Message from Rev. Lauren Gerlach on March 28, 2024

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

There is an interesting connection between our faith and finances, as the Bible goes into great length about the call to wisely steward resources, to give generously, and consider the needs of others. There is a softening of our hearts and humbling of ourselves when we take inventory and ask God to show us how we can best support others. Lent is not a time of excess, but rather a time of carefully...

There is an interesting connection between our faith and finances, as the Bible goes into great length about the call to wisely steward resources, to give generously, and consider the needs of others. There is a softening of our hearts and humbling of ourselves when we take inventory and ask God to show us how we can best support others. Lent is not a time of excess, but rather a time of carefully...

There is an interesting connection between our faith and finances, as the Bible goes into great length about the call to wisely steward resources, to give generously, and consider the needs of others. There is a softening of our hearts and humbling of ourselves when we take inventory and ask God to show us how we can best support others. Lent is not a time of excess, but rather a time of carefully...

God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’...

God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’...

God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’...

Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and g...

Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and g...

Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and g...

Mission is about both the social order AND souls, for us Wesleyans. We mustn’t feel the need the select an isolated definition, but rather we are encouraged to adopt a new framework by starting with the end in mind. Turn your attention to the biblical theme of “Heaven on Earth”. Someday, the glory of united souls with God and righteous justice of the social order will all coalesce in the reality o...

Mission is about both the social order AND souls, for us Wesleyans. We mustn’t feel the need the select an isolated definition, but rather we are encouraged to adopt a new framework by starting with the end in mind. Turn your attention to the biblical theme of “Heaven on Earth”. Someday, the glory of united souls with God and righteous justice of the social order will all coalesce in the reality o...

Mission is about both the social order AND souls, for us Wesleyans. We mustn’t feel the need the select an isolated definition, but rather we are encouraged to adopt a new framework by starting with the end in mind. Turn your attention to the biblical theme of “Heaven on Earth”. Someday, the glory of united souls with God and righteous justice of the social order will all coalesce in the reality o...

This is the first Sunday in Lent, as well as the first Sunday in our new series “High Expectations, High Grace”. Lent is a time of reflection and focus. Each Sunday we will address a topic that helps us live into the Missio Dei that we learned about the past few weeks. A key part of God’s mission is the invitation to humans to be incorporated into the family of God through baptism. Not only is bap...

This is the first Sunday in Lent, as well as the first Sunday in our new series “High Expectations, High Grace”. Lent is a time of reflection and focus. Each Sunday we will address a topic that helps us live into the Missio Dei that we learned about the past few weeks. A key part of God’s mission is the invitation to humans to be incorporated into the family of God through baptism. Not only is bap...

This is the first Sunday in Lent, as well as the first Sunday in our new series “High Expectations, High Grace”. Lent is a time of reflection and focus. Each Sunday we will address a topic that helps us live into the Missio Dei that we learned about the past few weeks. A key part of God’s mission is the invitation to humans to be incorporated into the family of God through baptism. Not only is bap...

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

One of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels is when Jesus is transfigured. To be transfigured doesn’t mean to be changed into something brand new....no, rather it means to be changed and revealed for something that is already there! In the transfiguration account, the men on the mountain with Jesus receive the opportunity to see Jesus as he truly is: full of glory. It is in these moments when G...

Mission is about both the social order AND souls, for us Wesleyans. We mustn’t feel the need the select an isolated definition, but rather we are encouraged to adopt a new framework by starting with the end in mind. Turn your attention to the biblical theme of “Heaven on Earth”. Someday, the glory of united souls with God and righteous justice of the social order will all coalesce in the reality o...

Mission is about both the social order AND souls, for us Wesleyans. We mustn’t feel the need the select an isolated definition, but rather we are encouraged to adopt a new framework by starting with the end in mind. Turn your attention to the biblical theme of “Heaven on Earth”. Someday, the glory of united souls with God and righteous justice of the social order will all coalesce in the reality o...