Podcasts about modern worship

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  No Favorites", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).   1.  My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.  2.  Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.  3.  If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here's a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”  4.  have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?       5.  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  6.  But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?  7.  Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?      8.  If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.  9.  But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.  10.  For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.  11.  For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.”  11.  If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.      12.  Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom,  13.  because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.       (James 2:1-13 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/etRqBaAesFk(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 8th week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"What is the most radical change you have made in your life for God? How about the most radical change in the last year?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15Service).       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs".       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15Service).       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/lHmBTWCKvRQ(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.)

METHODISM Podcast Episode 8: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE WORLDIn this final episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts share how Methodism is All About the World and an in-depth understanding that we are to be people who love God and our neighbors—wherever we may be. AND, LENT BEGINS ASH WEDS FEB 18th 6pm in Sanctuary
Lent is coming quickly and this season of honesty about our lives and our faith begins with Ash Wednesday. We will have Drive-Thru Ashes from 7:30-8:30am in the front driveway near the steeple and an evening Ash Wednesday Worship at 6pm in the Sanctuary. May we use this time to remember our mortality, our human frailty, and our dependence upon God. 

(There will be no Midweek Dinner this Weds and the Ash Weds Service will stream online at YouTube.com/ogumc/live) 

AND, the Lenten Devotionals are out: “God Provides”(Available in print at the church building and an electronic version here: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02.18-ogumc-lenten-devotional-electronic-version.pdf) —You 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#churchpodcast #methodism #umc #ogumc #Jesus

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/rnAcI8KT-oU(The audio version of the Blended 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.)

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs".       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/aY9yZU9Ht0Y(The audio version of the Sermon 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 7th week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"What was your last spiritual failure and how did you respond?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Communion, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Communion, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/XqHnog2G77k(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.)

METHODISM Podcast Episode 7: IT'S ALL ABOUT SERVANT LEADERSHIPWhat exactly IS Servant Leadership and how do we follow the example of Jesus to both serve and love our neighbors?In this 7th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer share how Methodism is All About Servant Leadership.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KiADgdz_H4E—You 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#servantleadership #methodism #umc #ogumc #Jesus

Today is the 6th week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"Temptation always promises to satisfy but never does, we need to get savvy and not always be fooled.Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

The Holy of Holies was the most sacred space in the tabernacle, hidden behind a thick veil that symbolized the unbridgeable divide between a holy God and sinful people. Only the high priest could enter, and only once a year. But when Jesus breathed His last, that veil was torn from top to bottom. The separation ended. The climax of worship is not what we bring to God, but what He opened for us: direct, confident access to His presence.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Live With Focus", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).    19.  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  20.  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  21.  Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.       22.  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  23.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  24.  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.   25.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.       (James 1:19-25 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/k2Xd7u0pX9E(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.)

How do Methodists decide HOW we should live out our Christian Life? (Hint: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience! AKA the “Methodism Quadrilateral!” More on that in the PODCAST THIS WEEK!)In this 6th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts' sermon on how Methodism is All About Jesus.—You 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#methodism #umc #ogumc #Jesus #ngumc

Today is the 5th week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"The Power of fear versus the Power of God. New beginnings call us to action.Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

METHODISM Podcast Episode 5: IT'S ALL ABOUT UNITYHow did the “UNITED” become a part of “United Methodism?” What DOES Christian UNITY mean? Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 5th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts' sermon on how Methodism is All About Unity.—You 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#methodism #umc #ogumc #connectionalism #ngumc

METHODISM Podcast Episode 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONHave you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 4th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Melissa's sermon on how Methodism is All About Connection.You 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#methodism #umc #ogumc #connectionalism #ngumc

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor).  Pastoral staff members share special "moments" in their ministry.  Modern Worship Praise Team.To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/BFFjTjFG58o(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), "Lessons From James:  God is Good", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).         12.  Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.       13.  When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;  14.  but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.  15.  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.       16.  Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.  17.  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  18.  He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.       (James 1:12-18 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/-F4LbCNijUc(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.)

METHODISM Podcast Episode 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT OTHERSHave you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 3rd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About Others.You 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 #methodism #umc #ogumc

Today is the 3rd week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"Joseph had a roller coaster of an experience; he began again, and again, and again.New beginnings are usually iterative. Patience and tenacity are required - there is no "one and done."Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Ask in Faith", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       5.  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  6.  But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  7.  That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.  8.  Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.       9.  Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.  10.  But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.  11.  For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.       (James 1:5-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/vjaYgyM-Gc0(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.)

METHODISM Podcast Episode 2: How Pastors are Appointed to ChurchesHave you ever wondered:+ how pastors are selected and appointed to local churches? + what Bishops help do in overseeing churches in the United Methodist faith tradition? + what is the difference between an Elder and a Deacon in the United Methodist Church?+ how you can help Oak Grove prepare for Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitt's retirement in June 2026 and the announcement of who will follow her as the Senior Pastor at OGUMC? Well, you're in luck! In this 2nd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear a live-recorded conversation and Q&A with retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster and retired District Superintendent Rev. Dr. David Naglee. participate in the congregational life of Oak Grove. Many thanks to the participants in this discussion and to the many church members who attended this live recording on Sunday January 11th, 2026 in the Oak Grove Sanctuary. And, special thanks to Bishop Goodpaster and Dr. Naglee!You 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 #methodism #umc #ogumc

Today is the 2nd week of a 14-week sermon series titled "Begin Again"The Prodigal Son is the new testament "poster child" of beginning again.Is receiving help or giving help more comfortable to you?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Trials Will Come", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).   1.  James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:Greetings.       2.  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3.  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.       (James 1:1-4 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/ERPGEc-Xr7k(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.)

METHODISM Podcast Episode 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT GRACEIn this first episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About God's Grace.You 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 #methodism #umc #ogumc

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)

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

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)   

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

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.)

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?

Today is the first Sunday of our sermon series: "The Gift"What is the most meaningful gift you have ever received?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

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.)

Today is the 11th Sunday of our 12-week sermon series: "Everyday Missionaries"Everyday Missionaries don't go it alone; who is on your team?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR