Sydenstricker United Methodist Church Podcast episodes:

• January 04, 2026Morning Service: "Service of Gifts"

  Morning Service: "Service of Gifts"
  

  Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-6; 9-12
  

  Members of the SUMC family will share their gifts and graces as we celebrate Epiphany.

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• December 29, 2025Morning Services:  “Theology in Christmas Songs”

  Morning Services:  “Theology in Christmas Songs”
  

  Scripture:  Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 2:11-14
  

  Is there theological reference and relevance in Christmas music?

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• December 21, 2025Morning Services:  “Advent Series: Adoption is the Key”

  Morning Services:  “Advent Series: Adoption is the Key”
  

  Scripture:  Matthew 1:18-25
  

  What does Joseph’s story tell us about the importance of adoption and how to love our neighbor?
  

  
  

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• December 14, 2025Morning Services: "Advent Series: ”Hope in the King"

  Morning Services: "Advent Series: ”Hope in the King"
  

  What does the ministry of John the Baptist teach us about who Jesus was and why we wait in excitement for his arrival?
  

  Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 

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• December 14, 2025Evening Service: “ “What is the Difference Between Hymns and Carols?”

  Evening Service: “ “What is the Difference Between Hymns and Carols?”
  

  Scripture: Galatians 4:4–5; Luke 2:10–11; Psalm 98:4

  Does it matter what, where and when we sing during the Advent season?

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• December 07, 2025Evening Service: "Christmas Star and Other Wonders"

  Evening Service: "Christmas Star and Other Wonders"
  

  Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 2:1-2; 8-10

  What is the truth behind the Christmas star, the wise men, the shepherds and other Christmas traditions?

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• December 07, 2025Morning Services: "Advent Series: While We Wait"

  Morning Services: "Advent Series: While We Wait"
  

  Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
  

  What does it mean to be patient and urgent at the same time while we wait
  

  for Jesus’ return? What must we do to get right with God?

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• November 30, 2025Morning Service: "An Unexpected Arrival"

  Morning Service: "An Unexpected Arrival"
  

  Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
  

  Jesus talks about what is yet to come. How does this colliding of past and future shape what we expect?

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• November 30, 2025Evening Service: "Why Advent"

  Evening Service: "Why Advent"
  

  Where did the celebration of Advent begin and why is it  important to us today?
  

  Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; John 1:29; John 2:1

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• November 23, 2025Evening Service: "Why God Needs to Be King"

  Evening Service: "Why God Needs to Be King"
  

  How did kings came to be in the Hebrew faith and why do we need God to be our ultimate King today?
  

  Scripture: Psalm 1; Samuel 8:6-22  

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