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This podcast features the sermons preached at First Methodist Church of Collingswood, NJ and follow-up conversations from the pastors, ministry leaders, and the people of FUMC Collingswood. These conversations get us "Beyond the Sermon" and into what we l

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    Turning the Tables: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:24


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about eating mittens, the women's section of church and rage

    The Philly Story: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 23:33


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about how Pastor Scott is doing post-surgery, what made this sermon unique for Pastor Jeremy, and the Reformations?

    A Philly Story: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 19:01


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, we look at the time Jesus invited himself to be the guest at the home of an unexpected and unsuspecting host.Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10

    Needed or Wanted?: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 35:23


    We get to hear about Pastor Scott's trip with his pastoral Cohort, and what sermon prep can look like when you're traveling all week. We also boost Pastor Scott's ego about his sermons and talk about what we value

    Needed or Wanted? Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 29:12


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, we look at the story of the time Jesus was anointed by an unnamed woman and what we can learn from her display of extravagant devotion.Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50

    Young Adults Retreat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 13:59


    Pastor Jeremy sits down with his wife Rebecca and Elizabeth Boswell to discuss their recent Young Adults Retreat

    There's No Place Like Home: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 32:10


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at the story of Jesus's return to Nazareth where He declares His manifesto from Isaiah 61:1-2.Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-30

    Help My Unbelief!: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 27:32


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Toddlers being demonic, what we need to consider is at play in our context, and maybe a mini rant against horoscopes

    Help My Unbelief! Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 28:15


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at the story of Jesus casting a demon out of a boy at the request of his father and what it teaches us abot demonic activity today.Scripture Reading: Mark 9:14-29

    The Ken Franck Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 31:31


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Ken Franck to hear about his story and how He has witnessed God throughout his life

    A Quiet Place: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 27:14


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at Jesus' invitation to come away to a quiet place to develop a sustaining intimacy with God.Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-46

    All the Law & Prophets: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 34:53


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk youth retreats, first dates, and all that's missing from the sermon

    All the Law & Prophets: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 26:31


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at how Jesus said the whole Old Testament was hang on our whole-being love of God and neighbor.Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:34-40

    Revelation, Transformation, Awakening: Conversation(ft. Meg Rambo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 37:12


    The 3 of us sit down to discuss our recent conference, the real story behind the Rambo proposal, and revival.

    Revelation, Transformation, Awakening: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 36:36


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we talk about Peter, James, and John's experience of Jesus' transfiguration and how God reveals Himself to transform us and send us out on mission.Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-13

    Sarah Putiri: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 61:24


    Blessed to talk with and hear from a Singer/Songwriter, and more importantly, a Sister in Christ. Sarah shares part of her story and how her faithfulness to the Lord has led her in sharing her gifts and talents for His glory.Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5386o5ikWhlXU217Mvtzqg?si=6OaUkXfpTI-dxiM1XGvMWQAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B09S4WRBJP/sarah-putiri?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_pBb4j3SQqfVdtGAV1mbEN3p2yYoutube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCCdflwSa13reiXx7xq4Ir4g?si=BAnlu1Gj6K8yRVYM

    Called & Sent: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 32:49


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at the sending out of the 12 disciples, the 72 disciples, and Jesus' disciples today.Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:20, Luke 10

    Savior, Lord, Model: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 28:08


    Do we spout Heresy on this podcast? Welcome back to our Thursday Conversations!

    Savior, Lord, Model: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 28:17


    This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at the stories of Jesus' baptism and temptation and lay the case for seeing Jesus as our example, rather than an exception.Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-4:11, also John 14:12 & Philippians 2:6-11

    James 5:7-11: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 27:25


    Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus.Scripture: James 5:7-11

    Free to Serve: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 28:54


    Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we look not only on what we've been set from from, but also what we've been set free for.Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

    Mexico Mission Trip 2025 Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 33:19


    Members of the Mission team share more about their experience and how God moved

    Built Up: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 28:20


    Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we get to experience the power of testimony to build up our faith and encourage us as we hear from 3 of our Mexico mission team members share how they saw God at work during their trip.Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-22

    Benedictions of the Faith: sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 39:52


    Our series this summer is "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we have a guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Ron Smith, who shares with us about the purpose and promise of benedictions and the blessing they bestow on the gathered people.Scripture: Jude 24-25

    Just Open the Door: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 25:29


    Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we look at the role and meaning of hospitality in shaping us as a community of faith and as a testimony to the world.Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

    We Belong to Each Other: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 31:00


    Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In today's sermon we look at the gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit and how we thrive together in the midst of that diversity.Scripture: Romans 12:3-18

    Remember, the Lord Forgave You: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 31:05


    Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In today's sermon we talk about our call to follow Jesus in the way of forgiveness and what it means to really forgive someone.Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

    So the World Will Know: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 30:40


    Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we talk about how the call to follow the way of Jesus is also a call to love in the way of Jesus, which is a self-giving, self-sacrificing love. This kind of love serves as the proof to the world that we follow Jesus.Scripture: John 13:31-35, 15:9-17, 17:20-24

    Worthy of Your Calling: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 28:45


    Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this first sermon we hear from Paul's letter to the Ephesian church about our call to make every effort to keep unity in the Spirit.Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

    A Confidence: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:25


    The final sermon in a short series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's confidence, which was expressed in worship as a prayer for God to "Do it Again."Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

    Summer Break Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:50


    We're taking a break from the conversations for the summer, but here are some podcast recommendations from Scott:Rebuilders Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube)Wild at Heart Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube)Awaken Network Podcast (Spotify, Apple, Youtube)

    A Commitment: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 25:41


    The opening sermon in a series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's commitment to meet God in the place of prayer and watch for where God is working so he could join God there..Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-2:5

    A Conviction: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 34:43


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy go on a long rant about politics(as every great pastor does)... or they share about how holy our service was and how God has been preparing the way for this sermon for years

    A Conviction: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 36:12


    The opening sermon in a series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's conviction that only God could do something about the situation they were facing and this drove him to prayer and lament.Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

    Youth Sunday 25: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 36:19


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit with Lydia and Elizabeth about Youth Sunday and their testimonies... Ft. Lidia's mom

    Youth Sunday: Testimonies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 24:27


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."In this Youth Sunday episode we get two messages for the price of one! We have the privilege of hearing from both Lydia and Elizabeth about what God has been and is doing in their lives.Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

    Something Old, Something New, Something He Brew?: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 24:58


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about AI, miscommunication, and how to memorize scripture

    Something Old. Something New. Something He Brews?: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 31:30


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."In this sermon Jeremy looks at what the writer of Hebrews says about putting our faith in Jesus and His sacrifice and calls us to live from the victory of God.Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

    I want to do what is right, but I can't!: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:51


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about how we ended up here, the complications of this section of Romans, and what things have helped in regards to being led by the Spirit

    I Want to Do What is Right, But I Can't: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 31:38


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."In this sermon Jeremy looks at Paul's writing to the Romans about those times when our actions don't live up to our desires and what God is able to do about that.Scripture: Romans 7:14-24

    What do you want me to do for you?: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 23:25


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about all of the hard paths, struggling to give things over to the Lord, and the importance of the whole body

    What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 29:53


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."In this sermon Scott looks at four different stories in the Bible and how the people within them responded to change and how we might respond to Jesus's invitation to us to be transformed.Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

    What are you building?: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 25:46


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Sermon Prep, how God has used open homes to shape us, and more nonsense about crokinole... maybe

    What Are You Building: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 30:56


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."In this sermon Jeremy calls us to follow the example of Priscilla & Aquila and open our homes and our lives to disciple other people to grow in their faith.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-13

    Finding the Forge: Conversation (AKA the Scott Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 30:52


    Welcome to the Scott Show, where Scott talks and Jeremy gets us off topic.Fasting Pod:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-city-new-york/id1245313998?i=1000699503056⁠Crokinole:⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynQQssjxpxQ⁠

    Finding the Forge: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 32:26


    This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025. "In this sermon Scott paints a picture of the local church as a forge, a place where God brings people to strengthen them and shape them for His purpose of building the Kingdom of God and the critical role that intentional relationships play in that process.Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19-22

    You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 23:48


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about expanding the church since we need a bigger boat, how something so old can be very new to others, and how life can get Messi

    You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 29:45


    This week kicks off a series that isn't really a series. Over the next 7 weeks we'll be featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our Spring Mixtape 2025. In this sermon Scott shares about what it looks like for God to expand our capacity to receive and steward what God is doing in the world today.Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

    Good Friday Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 19:34


    A special episode where we share the two reflections that Jeremy and Scott shared with the congregation on Good Friday as we reflected on the death of Jesus on the cross.

    The Cross & the Empty Tomb: Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 29:06


    Concluding our Lent series, "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 Easter Sunday we talk about why we cannot talk about the cross without talking abut the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

    Conquering in Death: Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:25


    Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about World War 2, Confidence in Victory, and how Holy Week has changed?Exchange-Sons of Sundayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJy9Skh9Qt0

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