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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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