St. Andrew UMC Podcast

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St. Andrew UMC Podcast episodes

December 18, 2022 ”UNTO US - Prince of Peace” (Ephesians 2:14-18) - December 18, 2022
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
31 min
December 12, 2022 ”UNTO US - Everlasting Father” (Luke 1:46-55) - December 11, 2022
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
28 min
December 05, 2022 ”UNTO US - Mighty God” (Psalm 72) - December 4, 2022
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
28 min
November 28, 2022 ”UNTO US - Wonderful Counselor” (Romans 13:11-14) - November 27, 2022
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
30 min
November 20, 2022 ”Sowing The Seeds”- Magnanimity: The Selflessness of Sacrifice (1 Corinthians 3:4-9) - November 20, 2022
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
25 min
November 14, 2022 ”Sowing The Seeds”- Magnanimity: The Audaciousness of Generosity (Matthew 13:1-9) - November 13, 2022
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
25 min
November 08, 2022 ”Sowing The Seeds”- Perspicacity: The Keenness of Vision (Matthew 13:31-32) - November 6, 2022
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
25 min
October 31, 2022 “What Does the Lord Require of You? Justice, Kindness, and Humility for the Common Good”- Week 5: Walk Humbly With God (Micah 6:6-8) - October 30, 2022
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.

Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?

As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”

What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?

Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
27 min
October 24, 2022 “What Does the Lord Require of You? Justice, Kindness, and Humility for the Common Good”- Week 4: Love Kindness (Micah 6:6-8) - October 23, 2022
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.

Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?

As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”

What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?

Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
29 min
October 17, 2022 “What Does the Lord Require of You? Justice, Kindness, and Humility for the Common Good”- Week 3: Do Justice (Micah 6:6-8) - October 16, 2022
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.

Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?

As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”

What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?

Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
31 min