Podcasts about modern worship

Today we begin a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"Do you see yourself as a student/follower, or a teacher/leader? What has Jesus taught you this year?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

This bonus episode of the Podcast is on the Covenant Prayer used by John Wesley, Methodism's founder. Retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster leads us in a conversation about this classic prayer which challenges us to surrender to God's will and continue to seek to live a faithful Christian life. John Wesley and the people called Methodists used this prayer both then and now as a way to help us to focus on the New Year ahead of us and on our relationship with God.A special thanks to Bishop Goodpaster and we hope that you'll join in for worship at Oak Grove in 2026 as we begin a new series called “Methodism: This is the Way,” which will focus on the core teachings of the Methodist faith. You can find a modern translation of the Wesley Covenant Prayer here: https://www.ngumc.org/covenant-prayerYou can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000 — Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #newyear #newyearseve #umc #ogumc #covenantprayer

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Prince of Peace", Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)

Matthew's genealogy moves through generation after generation of broken people, surprising names, and flawed kings. Then, at the very end, everything changes: “and Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” For 42 generations, the story had been built toward this moment. As we head into a New Year, we remember that all the sin, shame, and struggle carried through that family line led to a baby born in Bethlehem—God with us. Worship not only the child in the manger but the Savior on the throne and take your place in the family story He came to write.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Prince of Peace", Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/_TzIbrQnamU(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

We conclude our Advent series "The Gift" with a candle-light service this Christmas Eve.What is the most important event you were late for?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

"Christmas in the Chapel", Video Presentations, Modern Worship Praise Team (6:00 Service).

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Everlasting Father", Children's Time, Baptism Video,, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)

Today is the fourth Sunday of our sermon series: "The Gift"Do you ever feel you are missing something in your life of faith, that there is something more and you're just not seeing or experiencing it yet?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

As we approach Christmas, we remember not only the baby in the manger but also the long story that led to His birth. Jesus' genealogy reminds us of kings—some faithful, some faithless. Hezekiah shone as a bright light, tearing down idols and trusting God to deliver His people. But his son, Manasseh, would become one of the darkest rulers in Judah's history. The line of Jesus carries the scandal of kinds like Manasseh to remind us that the Messiah was born not in a sanitized family tree, but in one filled with rebels and prodigals—because He came for sinners like us.

00:00 Introduction to the 2% Podcast 00:35 Meet Our Guest: Zach Elliot 00:55 Zach's Background and Achievements 01:27 Family Life and New Beginnings 05:44 Journey to Tampa and Founding V3 08:07 Seasons of Waiting and Clarity 12:40 Health Scare and Overcoming Challenges 14:29 Zach's Faith Journey 21:50 The Power of Music and Art in Ministry 25:09 Creating a Symphony from a Book 39:10 Future Plans and Vision 45:41 The Struggle with Classical Music 45:57 Creating Cultural Contributions 47:42 Purposeful Beauty in Worship 48:28 Experiencing the Sistine Chapel 49:59 The Role of Architecture in Faith 51:13 The Importance of Storytelling in Church 52:54 The Power of Artistic Expression 01:02:45 The Joy of Dance 01:09:17 Finding Beauty in Everyday Life 01:20:38 Encouraging Men to Appreciate Beauty 01:27:33 A Story of Beauty and Attraction 01:28:14 Embracing Beauty in Everyday Life 01:28:52 The Importance of Presentation 01:31:29 Creating a Beautiful Home Environment 01:32:22 The Role of Beauty in Human Experience 01:38:06 Integrating Worship into Daily Life 01:50:23 The Pitfalls of Lesser Loves 01:56:31 The Essence of Modern Worship

"Christmas in the Chapel", Video Presentations, Modern Worship Praise Team (6:00 Service).

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Everlasting Father", Children's Time, Baptism Video,, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/p6FIwWewBdE(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Mighty God", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Instrumentalists (8:45 Service).       6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)       11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)   

Matthew continues to highlight the messy ancestry in Jesus' genealogy. He names Ruth, a Moabite whose people descended from an incestuous relationship, reminding us that even those considered outsiders or accidents are fully included in God's plan. When he presents Solomon, he mentions that his mother was “Uriah's wife,” reminding everyone of his father David's adultery and his orchestrated murder. He wants us to know that Jesus came not in spite of sinners but through them.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Mighty God", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Instrumentalists (8:45 Service).       6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)       11.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.       (Luke 2:11 NIV)   To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/-rTdBQpLl9E(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the second Sunday of our sermon series: "The Gift"Why do you reject help - the gift of another?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

There's a principle showing the Gospels are reliable because they include details that no author would invent—embarrassing failures of the disciples, scandals, and brokenness. Matthew goes out of his way to highlight the flawed people in Jesus' family tree. One of those is Rahab, remembered in Scripture as “Rahab the prostitute.” From this, we see that God's holiness is not at odds with His mercy – He redeems people with labels, and their stories become part of His story.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "For to Us a Child is Born:  Wonderful Counselor", Lighting of the First Advent Candle, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       6.  For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.       And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/tKVI8_6MSHQ(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

The Bible is not a sanitized book of morals but a raw, often gritty history of God stepping into human mess. The central storyline of Scripture is simple: humanity broke everything, and God waded in to fix it. When the time was right, God entered the world as Jesus—born into the mess rather than avoiding it. Matthew's genealogy reminds us that Jesus' lineage is full of broken, messy people. This is intentional—because it underlines the message that Jesus came for sinners, not the spotless.

This sermon connects the space-age hope of the 1960s, the promise of Isaiah 65, and Jesus' call in Mark 13 to remind us what Advent is truly about. We don't deny the brokenness around us—Advent teaches us to hope right through it, to live as if God's future is already breaking in. It all centers on one question: Do you see what I see?

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Today is the final Sunday of our sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"Is Jesus in your boat?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Micah Roddy (Pastor to Students), "Doubt", Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       18.  The disciples of John the Baptist told John about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples, 19.  and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, “Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?”       20.  John's two disciples found Jesus and said to him, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?'”       21.  At that very time, Jesus cured many people of their diseases, illnesses, and evil spirits, and he restored sight to many who were blind.  22.  Then he told John's disciples, “Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.”  23.  And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”       24.  After John's disciples left, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?  25.  Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.  26.  Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.  27.  John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say,       ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.'       28.  I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!”       29.  When they heard this, all the people—even the tax collectors—agreed that God's way was right,[d] for they had been baptized by John.  30.  But the Pharisees and experts in religious law rejected God's plan for them, for they had refused John's baptism.       31.  “To what can I compare the people of this generation?” Jesus asked. “How can I describe them?  32.  They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,       ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn't dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn't weep.'       33.  For John the Baptist didn't spend his time eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He's possessed by a demon.' 34.  The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!'  35.  But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it.”       (Luke 7:18-35 NLT)

Micah Roddy (Pastor to Students), "Doubt", Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       18.  The disciples of John the Baptist told John about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples, 19.  and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, “Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?”       20.  John's two disciples found Jesus and said to him, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?'”       21.  At that very time, Jesus cured many people of their diseases, illnesses, and evil spirits, and he restored sight to many who were blind.  22.  Then he told John's disciples, “Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.”  23.  And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”       24.  After John's disciples left, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?  25.  Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.  26.  Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.  27.  John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say,       ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.'       28.  I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!”       29.  When they heard this, all the people—even the tax collectors—agreed that God's way was right,[d] for they had been baptized by John.  30.  But the Pharisees and experts in religious law rejected God's plan for them, for they had refused John's baptism.       31.  “To what can I compare the people of this generation?” Jesus asked. “How can I describe them?  32.  They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,       ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn't dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn't weep.'       33.  For John the Baptist didn't spend his time eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He's possessed by a demon.' 34.  The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!'  35.  But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it.”       (Luke 7:18-35 NLT)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/rmejghAr2oc(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

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Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor). "Where Is Your Treasure?".         19.  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  20.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  21.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.          (Matthew 6:19-21 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor). "Where Is Your Treasure?".         19.  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  20.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  21.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.          (Matthew 6:19-21 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/_KeChhxARSA(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Chad Schapiro (Regional Representative, Texas Baptists), "What's In Your Hand?", Baptism Video, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       1.  Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.'”  2.  The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.”  3.  And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it.  4.  But the Lord said to Moses, “Put out your hand and catch it by the tail”—so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand—  5.  “that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”  6.  Again, the Lord said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.”  And he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow.  7.  Then God said, “Put your hand back inside your cloak.” So he put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, it was restored like the rest of his flesh.  8.  “If they will not believe you,” God said, “or listen to the first sign, they may believe the latter sign.  9.  If they will not believe even these two signs or listen to your voice, you shall take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground, and the water that you shall take from the Nile will become blood on the dry ground.”       10.  But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”  11.  Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?   12.  Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”  13.  But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.”  14.  Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses and he said, “Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Behold, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.  15.  You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth, and I will be with your mouth and with his mouth and will teach you both what to do.  16.  He shall speak for you to the people, and he shall be your mouth, and you shall be as God to him.  17.  And take in your hand this staff, with which you shall do the signs.”       (Exodus 4:1-17 ESV)

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Chad Schapiro (Regional Representative, Texas Baptists), "What's In Your Hand?", Baptism Video, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       1.  Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.'”  2.  The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.”  3.  And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it.  4.  But the Lord said to Moses, “Put out your hand and catch it by the tail”—so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand—  5.  “that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”  6.  Again, the Lord said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.”  And he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow.  7.  Then God said, “Put your hand back inside your cloak.” So he put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, it was restored like the rest of his flesh.  8.  “If they will not believe you,” God said, “or listen to the first sign, they may believe the latter sign.  9.  If they will not believe even these two signs or listen to your voice, you shall take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground, and the water that you shall take from the Nile will become blood on the dry ground.”       10.  But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”  11.  Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?   12.  Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”  13.  But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.”  14.  Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses and he said, “Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Behold, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.  15.  You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth, and I will be with your mouth and with his mouth and will teach you both what to do.  16.  He shall speak for you to the people, and he shall be your mouth, and you shall be as God to him.  17.  And take in your hand this staff, with which you shall do the signs.”       (Exodus 4:1-17 ESV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/5dncT7fw0Jc(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Baptize and Teach", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV)

Today is the ninth Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"How would your work be different if you were doing it for the Lord instead of your boss or customer? In what setting are you most comfortable gathering with others?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Baptize and Teach", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:      https://youtu.be/A71xLl3VN-8(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the eighth Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"Are you ready? Identify and describe the most significant experience of the grace of God in your life. In the last six months?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Go and Make Disciples", Gideon Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Go and Make Disciples", Gideon Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/XSdR5yiMyos(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

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Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Great Commandment - Love Others", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          28.  One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”          29.  “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  30.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'  31.  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'  There is no commandment greater than these.”          (Mark 12:28-31 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/8pE_S7CGLSE(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the sixth Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"Where is your closest Mission Field?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Great Commandment - Love God", Baptism Video, Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).          28.  One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”          29.  “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  30.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'  31.  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'  There is no commandment greater than these.”          32.  “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him.  33.  To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”          34.  When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/QIrSuX81Pkc(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the fifth Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"Where is God in your mission? Where are you relying on the strength of the Lord? Where are you not relying on the strength of the Lord?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Tim Williams (Director of Church Relations, STCH), "Being a Loving Neighbor", Children's Time, Video Presentation, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).           8.  Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.  9.  The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”  10.  Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.            (Romans 13:8-10 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/0SGyFFnBU0E(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the fourth Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"How do you feel about generosity with YOUR resources, rather than the church's resources or some 501c3's resources?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Right Relationship:  Restore the Joy", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).12.  Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.          (Psalm 51:12 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Right Relationship:  Restore the Joy", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).12.  Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.          (Psalm 51:12 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:     https://youtu.be/CgykBM4pJ8k (The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Today is the third Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"What is your favorite personal story to tell? Why?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

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