Beyond the Sermon

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series looks at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This sixth sermon in the series explores the gifts of apostleship and shepherding, a pair of gifts that are often misunderstood because of the offices of Apostle and Pastor.Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series looks at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This fifth sermon in the series explores the gifts of faith and martyrdom and talks about why belief is not a sufficient synonym for faith.Scripture: Acts 7:54-8:4

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series is looking at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This fourth sermon in the series looks at some gifts that are tied together by the way God uses words to bless the recipients and why "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is bad wisdom to pass on to our kids.Scripture: Acts 9:20-30, Acts 11:22-26

Pasto Scott and Jeremy bring you a summer special to discuss some of the things that have come up through this sermon series!

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series is looking at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This sermon looks at two gifts that flow out of a heart for those in need, the gifts of mercy and intercession, along with a reminder that our spiritual gifts do not define our identity.Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series is looking at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This sermon looks at the gifts of helps and hospitality, which we believe is the key to the spread of the gospel in our day.Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

For our summer series we are back in our spiritual gifts series, "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." Part two of this series is looking at each of the spiritual gifts, how God uses them today, and how we discern which gifts we've been given.This sermon looks at the gifts of generosity and healing as well as the difference between spiritual gifts and common faithfulness.Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Dick Esher grew up in our congregation, has previously served as youth pastor, associate pastor, and interim pastor, and now is back as part of our congregation in his retirement. For our Father's Day message we asked Rev. Dick Esher to speak to our congregation as a spiritual father. This is that message.Colossians 3:12-17

The truth comes out about who is paid who to say what to promote things happening at the church. Join us for this follow up conversation with Elizabeth and Joanna to hear more about what God is doing in their lives.

We had the joy of hearing from some of our students for our 2026 Youth Sunday. We hope you are encouraged by what God is doing in Joanna & Elizabeth's lives and that you are challenged by their call to follow Jesus in whatever He is asking you to do.Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2:6-16

Pastor Scott shares more about his testimony where God brought dead areas of his life back to life, and both pastors share about what the Holy Spirit led during the communion on our last regular episode for the summer

A stand-alone sermon (not in a series) preached in June 2026.This sermon encourages us to look to God for resurrection hope even when things in life feel dry, weary, or dead. Ezekiel 37:1-14

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about forgiveness when no one has sinned, all the times we were right, and maybe about spiritual gifts

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon talks about the tension that can arise from the different perspectives our gifts give us and the need for grace as we grow in our gifts.Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 6:1-7, Acts 15:36-41

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss Santa Claus, Preaching regrets, testimonies from The Awakening Project, and free worship

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon looks at our calling to represent God well, which can only happen through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-12

Jeremy and some of our college kids are in Wilmore, KY for Awakening Project this week. Listen in as they share some of their early impressions of what God is doing in their time.

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon looks at the role of spiritual gifts assessments in discovery our spiritual gifts and gives 6 considerations for how we might learn what gifts we've been given.Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with our very own Ron Smith to hear about his story and what God has done in his life. topics include, but are not limited to, baseball, the tubes, and Ron's extensive career in magic

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon puts together the pieces we've been talking about for the past few weeks and casts a vision for the life we are called and empowered to live.Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss pickles, why we're talking about spiritual gifts so much this year, and how to practically move closer to Holy love

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon discusses the greatest gift, love, which is the foundation for all the other gifts.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-14:1

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Delanco camp and what's missing from the church in regard to different areas of spiritual gifts

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This sermon defines what a spiritual gift is, what they are not, and what the spiritual gifts are.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Pastor Scott details some of the inspiration behind this series and the concept of Jesus working out of the power of the Holy Spirit

Our spring series is "Empowered: Understanding & Exercising Spiritual Gifts." This series will lay the foundation of what it looks like to live a life surrendered to God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.This first sermon in the series stars with Jesus, our model for living an empowered life.Scripture: Acts 1:1-12, John 5:19, Philippians 2:6-11, John 14:12

Is the title not clear enough?

This week we have a special guest, Don Parsons, sharing the Word with us. Don grew up at First Methodist and is currently a missionary with Mission Eurasia. He shared a message with us from Psalm 67.

We get down to the important stuff!

This week we conclude our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus," with our Easter message. In this series, we've been looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. In this sermon we're looking at the offer of life in the gospel; the reason we deny ourselves is to be able to receive Jesus' life ourselves.Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Luke 24:1-12

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. In these reflections from our Good Friday Service we look at the cross and Jesus' death for us.During the gap in Jeremy's reflection a portion of "Exchange" by Sons of Sunday was played.Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-13

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. In this reflection from our Holy Thursday Service we talk about how Jesus models denying pride and embracing humility.Scripture: John 13:1-17

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the best potluck foods, taking the low road, and denying ourselves... some more

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. In this sermon we talk about laying down our rights, privilege, and pride so we can choose humility.Scripture: Luke 14:1-14, 19:28-44

Pastor Scott and Jeremy tell you exactly how to spend your money and answer the question on your mind... "Who would be struck dead in our church?"

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. In this sermon we're talking about money and how Jesus is more concerned with our hearts than with the amount we can give.Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Pastor Scott and Jeremy solve all of the world's problems and discuss Love is Blind on a typical episode of Beyond the Sermon

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. This sermon looks at everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dinner conversation: Politics. Jeremy looks at how our American parties line up with the Kingdom of God and what that means for our discipleship in the way of Jesus. Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about some confusing scriptures and modern ways to navigate "IT", as my Sunday school teacher used to say

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. This sermon looks at how our sexuality has been disordered by sin and why we need to deny ourselves in this area so we can follow the way of Jesus.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy may list every single show and movie that's pastor-approved. We actually talk abou the 1st time we realized other houses have other rules and how to navigate them.

This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In this series, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. This sermon looks at the things we give our time, energy, and attention to and how we look to entertainment for relief when what we really need is restoration.Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy try a new game and find ways to fire people up, with a dash of Soul Care!

This week we begin our Lent sermon series, "Deny Yourself: The cost of following Jesus." In it, we're looking at what it means to say "No" to the disordered desires in our lives so we can say "Yes" to the transforming work God wants to do in our lives. This sermon looks at the invitation Jesus offers to "Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him," and how the invitation is really an invitation to resurrection life.Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Pastor Scott admits and indulges us with a confession of when he didn't listen to his parents. (R.I.P. Vinyl Flooring) Then we discuss the lessons we learned from conversations and the Weslyan Quadrilateral(Big word, simple and helpful tool)

Our first sermon series of 2026 is all about hearing God's voice today. It's called, "Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening." This week we wrap up our series talking about how we respond to God's voice in our lives.Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Scott and Jeremy talk about Star Wars, the Chronicles of Narnia, Ouija boards, and Cuba.

Apologies for the late delivery. This is the conversation to go along with the sermon from February 1, 2026.Scott and Jeremy have a conversation about our prayer time, the ripples of saying yes to God, and we have a surprise guest.Links mentioned:2023 New Room Conference Panel Session: https://awakeninglibrary.com/awakening-video-resources/asbury-outpouring-panel/Asbury Outpouring background video: https://awakeninglibrary.com/documentary/the-night-before-asbury-outpouring-unpacked/

Our first sermon series of 2026 is all about hearing God's voice today. It's called, "Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening." This sermon takes a bit of a different approach by looking at the things we do that keep us from hearing God's voice speak to us.Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-20

Our first sermon series of 2026 is all about hearing God's voice today. It's called, "Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening." This sermon is about Ananias, Saul, and how God uses our "yes" to accomplish His will in us, in the Church, and in the world.Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the uniqueness of this service and some others they've experienced, and how they personally came to recognize God's Voice