Sydenstricker United Methodist Church Podcast

Evening Service: “Hope in Difficult Times” How can we take comfort in God's Word? Scripture: Romans 15:13; Psalm 31:24; Isaiah 40:31

Morning Service: “Prophecy Series- New World Order” What is the new world order prophesied in Revelation and is it possible with today's world leaders and cultures? Scripture: Revelation 13:11-17

Evening Service: “The Trinity” Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20 What is the scriptural and doctrinal understanding of the Trinity?

Morning Service: “Prophecy Series- Daniel's Dream” What does Daniel's dream tell us about the world to come? Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Morning Service: “What is the Significance of Pentecost?” Scripture: Acts: 2:1-13

Evening Service: “What Is the Ascension and What Is Its Significance?” Scripture: Acts:1:7-11

Morning Service: “The Lord's Prayer- Why and What Do We Ask?” Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Morning Service- "As Long As You're Living, My Baby You'll Be" God's love, which is much like that of a mother for a child, can guide us in raising children of faith. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Evening Service: “Wisdom” How do we understand the wisdom writings in the Bible and wisdom as God intends it to be? Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-6; 3:13-21

Morning Service: “Prophecy Series: Ancient Proclamation” What does the Old Testament tell us about prophecy and the end times? Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-10

Evening Service: "The Good Shepherd" Scripture: John 10:1-10

Morning Service: "Shepherds" Scripture: John 10:1-10

Evening Service: “Native American vs. Hebrew” How does Native American spirituality compare to Hebrew spirituality? Scripture: Genesis 2:15-19

Morning Service: “Prophecy Series: Importance and Promise” How does God share with us through prophecy and how to we understand end-times? Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22; Revelation 1:1-3

Evening Service: "Creation" How do we reconcile the creation story found in Genesis with scientific history? Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Morning Service: "Two Men, Two Consequences" Sin came into the world through Adam and was taken away by Christ. What does this mean for us? Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Morning Service: “Arise and Live” What is the story of the empty tomb, and what is its message of salvation? Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Evening Service "Bach and the Passion Hymns"

Morning Service: “Death Passed Over” What does the story of Passover mean to us today in terms of the Eucharist and the fulfillment of prophecy? Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Morning Service: “Who, Then, Is Saved?” Is salvation only for those who believe in Jesus, or is it broader than that? Scripture: Romans 2:6-16

Evening Service: "Wills, Advance Directives and Preparation" How we can make it easier on our loved ones by considering advance directives, wills and other preparations for our death? Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 3:23-24

Morning Service: "Am I Prepared?" Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 3:23-24 Death is inevitable for all of us, so how do we prepare spiritually and physically?

Evening Service: "Church and State" Scripture: Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Peter 2:13-15 As Christians, what is our responsibility in this time of disagreement and conflict within our government?

Morning Service: "Forgiveness Matters" Scripture: Ephesians 4: 25-32 Why does forgiveness matter, especially if the offender does not apologize?

Evening Service: "Purim and Genocide" Scripture: Esther 3:12-15; 4:11-16 We will discuss genocide through the ages and how silence allows evil to perpetuate.

Morning Service: "For Such a Time As This" Scripture: Esther 3:12-15; 4:11-16 What does the story of Esther tell us about standing against injustice and being voice against oppression in our world?

Morning Service: “Close to the Brokenhearted” How do we become a place of sanctuary and healing for the world around us? Scripture: Psalm 34:15-22

Evening Service: "Who Was St. Valentine?" What was his relevance and what is his connection to Valentine's Day? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Morning Services: “ What is Transfiguration?” What is the significance of transfiguration for us today? Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Morning Service: “Love Survives” In the midst of trial, Paul writes about love. How does it help us overcome obstacles and adversity? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Evening Service: "Why Did God Decree Celebrations?" Why did God decree specific celebrations and observance for the Jewish people? Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Morning Service: "The Tree Flows" Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 What does the Jewish holiday of Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, teach us? How does the rising of the sap bring us hope?

Morning Service: "God is Present" Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 God has a plan of redemption for the world and our role is to witness, share and invite.

Evening Service: “Modern Evangelistic Techniques” Scripture: Mark 6:7-13 How do we identify our neighbors and invite them into relationship?

Morning Services: “Who is My Neighbor?” Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 What does the parable of the Good Samaritan tell us about who we are to be?

Evening Service: "Baptism and Theology" What is the history of baptism and what is its theological basis? Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Morning Service: "What is Baptism?" Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 We will explore the Wesleyan concept of baptism as we consider how, and why we baptize and its relationship to salvation.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

Morning Services: "On That Day" Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-9 Zechariah prophesied of the day when Christ will come in final judgment. What will that day look like and why does it provide hope for us?

Evening Service: “How Do We, As Christians, Understand Mental Illness?” Scripture: Psalm 147:3-5; Jeremiah 30:17-20 As Christians, what can and must we do about mental illness?

Morning Services: “The Promise” Scripture: Zephaniah 3:12-20 Zephaniah promises that God will come and bring the restoration of Israel. Has this already happened and what does it mean for the rest of us?

Evening Service: “Is Organ Donation Properly Christian?” Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Isaiah 65:17-18 Exploring Christian understanding of organ donation and the impact on the body.