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First St. Charles United Methodist Church8.31.25 A Little More Like Jesus: Lead CourageouslyWelcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, August 31st, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series A Little More Like Jesus, based on the UMC Council of Bishops new vision for the United Methodist Church.Today's message focuses on Lead Courageously - Following Jesus’ example, we resist and dismantle all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice, and reconciliation. Joshua 1:9Ephesians 6:10 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2025-09-0628 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church8.24.25 A Little More Like Jesus: Serve JoyfullyWelcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, August 24th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series A Little More Like Jesus, based on the UMC Council of Bishops new vision for the United Methodist Church.Today's message focuses on Serve Joyfully - With a Christ-like heart, journey alongside the most vulnerable, offering care and compassion with joy. John 13:14-15Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2025-08-2616 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church8.17.25 A Little More Like Jesus: Love BoldlyWelcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, August 17th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim begins our new sermon series A Little More Like Jesus, based on the UMC Council of Bishops new vision for the United Methodist Church.Today's message focuses on Love Boldly - Passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender and walk of life. Matthew 22:37-39Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2025-08-1922 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church12.1.24 There's room for everyone at the mangerWelcome to the worship podcast for December 1st, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our Christmas sermon series entitled "There's room for everyone at the manger".Luke 1:26-38Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-12-0818 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church11.24.24 ShareWelcome to the worship podcast for November 17th , 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "Share".Matthew 25:36-45Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-12-0125 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church11.10.24 ShareWelcome to the worship podcast for November 10th , 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim beings a new sermon series entitled "Share".John 1:35-49Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-11-2423 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church11.17.24 ShareWelcome to the worship podcast for November 17th , 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Share".Luke 7:36-50Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-11-2426 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchAll Saints' DayWelcome to the worship podcast for November 3rd, 2024.Join us as we take time to remember all those saints who have passed.Hebrews 11:39-40Hebrews 12:1-2Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-11-0926 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSay Yes: The Power of GenerosityWelcome to the worship podcast for October 27th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "Say Yes: The Power of Generosity". Luke 21:1-4Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-11-0317 min
The World Parish PodcastRev. Charles MulemenaIn this episode of The World Parish Podcast, host Larry Rankin talks with Rev. Charles Mulemena, a missionary in Belize. Born in Zambia, Charles shares his spiritual awakening at 12 and his eventual call to ministry, despite witnessing his father's hardships as a volunteer minister.
He recounts his journey from pastoral work in Zambia to becoming a missionary, with a pivotal conversation with his bishop changing his perspective. His work at the New Life Center in Zambia, initiated by Delbert and Sandy Groves, has significantly influenced leadership and community development.
Charles emphasizes the modern role of...
2024-10-2759 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSay Yes: The Power of GenerosityWelcome to the worship podcast for October 20th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Say Yes: The Power of Generosity". The message this week focuses on how generosity yields joy.2 Corinthians 9:5-12Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-10-2619 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSay Yes: The Power of GenerosityWelcome to the worship podcast for October 13th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Say Yes: The Power of Generosity". The message this week focuses on how generosity creates influence.Matthew 25:14-30Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-10-1919 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSay Yes: The Power of GenerosityWelcome to the worship podcast for October 6th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Say Yes: The Power of Generosity". The message this week focuses on how generosity builds margin.Luke 18:18-23Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-10-1221 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSay Yes: The Power of GenerosityWelcome to the worship podcast for September 29th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim begins a new sermon series entitled "Say Yes: The Power of Generosity". The message this week focuses on how generosity expresses compassion.Acts 2:42-47Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-10-0524 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSpirit Songs: Where Eagles FlyWelcome to the worship podcast for September 22nd, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "Spirit Songs", about popular songs that transform our souls. The message this week focuses on Sammy Hagar's Where Eagles Fly.Isaiah 40:28-31Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-09-2821 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSpirit Songs: Something to Believe InWelcome to the worship podcast for September 15th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Spirit Songs", about popular songs that transform our souls. The message this week focuses on Poison's Something to Believe In.Mark 9:14-24Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-09-2131 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSpirit Songs: Even in the Quietest MomentsWelcome to the worship podcast for September 8th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Spirit Songs", about popular songs that transform our souls. The message this week focuses on the Supertramp song Even in the Quietest Moments.Jeremiah 29:11-14Matthew 7:7-8Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-09-1523 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSpirit Songs: In the Name of LoveWelcome to the worship podcast for September 1st, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim begins a new sermon series entitled "Spirit Songs", about popular songs that transform our souls. The message this week focuses on U2's In the Name of Love.John 11:45-53Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-09-0721 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSeeing as God Sees : The Power of PresenceWelcome to the worship podcast for August 18th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Seeing as God Sees", with a message about the power of presence.Exodus 33:14Matthew 11:28-30Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-08-2929 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSeeing as God Sees : I'd Like to Teach the World to SingWelcome to the worship podcast for August 25th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "Seeing as God Sees", with a message about teaching the world to sing.Psalm 98Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-08-2925 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSeeing as God Sees : Being an IlluminatorWelcome to the worship podcast for August 11th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Seeing as God Sees", with a message about being an illuminator.John 9:1-11Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-08-1825 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSeeing as God Sees : The Power of Being SeenWelcome to the worship podcast for August 4th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new sermon series entitled "Seeing as God Sees", with a message about the power of being seen.Genesis 16:7-14Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-08-0621 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchThis is Who We Are: Alive in Christ!Welcome to the worship podcast for July 28th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "This is Who We Are", with a message about being alive in Christ!Colossians 3:1-4Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-07-2921 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchThis is Who We Are: Making Every EffortWelcome to the worship podcast for July 21st, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "This is Who We Are", with a message about making every effort.Ephesians 4:1-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-07-2226 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchThis is Who We Are: The Body of ChristWelcome to the worship podcast for July 14th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "This is Who We Are", with a message about being the Body of Christ.1 Corinthians 12: 12-14; 26-27Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-07-1516 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchThis is Who We Are: Summer FeetWelcome to the worship podcast for July 7th, 2024.Join us for Rev. Kim Mitchell's first sermon as Senior Pastor of First St. Charles United Methodist Church. She begins our new sermon series entitled "This is Who We Are", with a message about summer feet.Romans 10:9-15Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-07-0720 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSongs for Anxious Times: Into the UnknownWelcome to the worship podcast for June 30th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Debby concludes our sermon series Songs for Anxious Times. Today her message focuses on the song Into the Unknown.Ruth 1:1-18Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-06-3019 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSongs for Anxious Times: We Didn't Start the FireWelcome to the worship podcast for June 23rd, 2024.Join us as Katie Roam continues our sermon series Songs for Anxious Times. Today her message focuses on the song We Didn't Start the Fire.Exodus 3:1-14Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-06-2320 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSongs for Anxious Times: You've Got a Friend In MeWelcome to the worship podcast for June 16th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kate continues our sermon series Songs for Anxious Times. Today her message focuses on the song You've Got a Friend In Me.1 Samuel 18:1-5Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-06-1618 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchSongs for Anxious Times: You'll Never Walk AloneWelcome to the worship podcast for June 9th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Steve Williams begins our new sermon series Songs for Anxious Times. Today his message focuses on the song You'll Never Walk Alone. Ezekiel 37:1-14Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-06-0921 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchAnd, All God’s People Said. . . .Welcome to the worship podcast for June 2nd, 2024.Join us for Pastor Bart's final sermon as Senior Pastor of First St. Charles United Methodist Church. Isaiah 65:16; 2 Corinthians 1:20 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-06-0223 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchUnlearning: Orthodoxy & OrthopraxisWelcome to the worship podcast for May 26th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series entitled "Unlearning" with a message about Orthodoxy & Orthopraxis.Matthew 5:21-22Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-05-2614 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchUnlearning: That It's Not About Me.Welcome to the worship podcast for May 19th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Unlearning" with a message entitled that it's not all about me.Acts 2:1-13 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-05-1920 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchUnlearning: That I Can't Make it Right With Everyone All the TimeWelcome to the worship podcast for May 12th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Unlearning" with a message that you can't make it right with everyone all the time.Luke 10:38-42Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-05-1217 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchUnlearning: Our Changeable GodWelcome to the worship podcast for May 5th, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart begins a new worship series entitled "Unlearning" with a message about our changeable God.Exodus 32:7-14Philippians 2:1-11Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-05-0520 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLove Lives: An Inseparable LoveWelcome to the worship podcast for April 28, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series entitled "Love Lives " with a message about an inseparable love.Romans 8:25-39Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-04-2819 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLove Lives: Welcome SurprisesWelcome to the worship podcast for April 21, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kate continues our worship series entitled "Love Lives " with a message about welcome surprises.Acts 8:26-40Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-04-2123 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLove Lives: Signs of LifeWelcome to the worship podcast for April 14, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Love Lives " with a message about the signs of life.John 20:30-31Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-04-1414 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLove Lives: A Remembered HopeWelcome to the worship podcast for April 7, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Love Lives " with a message about a remembered hope.Luke 24:1-12 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-04-0718 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFinger Prints of Grace: LoveWelcome to the worship podcast for March 17, 2024.During this fifth Sunday of Lent, join us as Pastor Kate continues our worship series entitled "Finger Prints of Grace " with a message about love.Isaiah 43:1-4 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-03-1718 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFinger Prints of Grace: JoyWelcome to the worship podcast for March 10, 2024.During this fourth Sunday of Lent, join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Finger Prints of Grace " with a message about joy.John 15:11 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-03-1012 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFinger Prints of Grace: HopeWelcome to the worship podcast for March 3, 2024.During this third Sunday of Lent, join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Finger Prints of Grace " with a message about hope.Romans 8:24-25 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-03-0315 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFinger Prints of Grace: PeaceWelcome to the worship podcast for February 25, 2024.During this second Sunday of Lent, join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Finger Prints of Grace " with a message about peace.John 14:27Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-02-2516 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFinger Prints of Grace: BlessingWelcome to the worship podcast for February 18, 2024.During this first Sunday of Lent, join us as Pastor Bart begins a new worship series entitled "Finger Prints of Grace " with a message about blessings.Romans 12:141 Peter 3:9aCheck us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-02-1719 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchForerunner - The story of John the BaptistWelcome to the worship podcast for February 11, 2024.Join us as Katie Roam, our Director of Connectional Ministries, concludes our worship series entitled "Forerunner the story of John the Baptist ".Matthew 14:1-2Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-02-1119 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchForerunner - The story of John the BaptistWelcome to the worship podcast for February 4, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Forerunner the story of John the Baptist ".Luke 7:31-35 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-02-0416 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchForerunner - The story of John the Baptist: the seekerWelcome to the worship podcast for January 28, 2024.Join us as Pastor Kate continues our worship series entitled "Forerunner the story of John the Baptist " with a message about the seeker.Matthew 11:2-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-01-2819 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchForerunner - The story of John the Baptist: the VoiceWelcome to the worship podcast for January 21, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart begins a new worship series entitled "Forerunner the story of John the Baptist " with a message about the Voice.Luke 3:4-6 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-01-2116 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFlipped or Fixed: Timing the MarketWelcome to the worship podcast for January 14, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series entitled "Fipped or Fixed" with a message about Timing the Market.Proverbs 27:12 Peter 3:8-9 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-01-1414 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFlipped or Fixed: From Broken to BetterHappy New Year! Welcome to the worship podcast for January 7, 2024.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series entitled "Fipped or Fixed" with a message about From Broken to Better.Psalm 34:1-8, 18 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2024-01-0714 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchComing Soon to a Life Near You: An Awakened LifeWelcome to the worship podcast for December 10, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our new worship entitled "Coming Soon to a Life Near You" with a message about An Awakened Life.Matthew 1:24Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-12-1016 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchComing Soon to a Life Near You: A Saving LifeWelcome to the worship podcast for December 3, 2023.Join us as Pastor Kate begins our new worship entitled "Coming Soon to a Life Near You"Matthew 1:20-21 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-12-0318 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchChameleon: The Urge to Fit In (Parental Pressure)Welcome to the worship podcast for November 26, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series on the urge to fit in.Matthew 20:20-23 https://www.bible.com/bible/3523/MAT.20.NRSVUECheck us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-11-2614 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchChameleon: The Urge to Fit In (Association)Welcome to the worship podcast for November 19, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on the urge to fit in.1 Corinthians 15:33 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-11-1915 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchChameleon: The Urge to Fit In (Competing)Welcome to the worship podcast for November 12, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on the urge to fit in.Luke 22:24-27 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-11-1214 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchChameleon: The Urge to Fit In (Squeezed)Welcome to the worship podcast for October 29, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart begins our new worship series on the urge to fit in.Romans 12:1-2Romans 12:1-2Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-10-2916 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchKeep the Change: Can you Spare Some Change?Welcome to the worship podcast for October 22, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series on stewardship.Psalm 37:1-5; Luke 12:22-31 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-10-2217 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchKeep the Change: A Fixed HopeWelcome to the worship podcast for October 15, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on stewardship.1 Timothy 6:17-19Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-10-1515 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchKeep the Change: Considering the Cost—A Finish-line MindWelcome to the worship podcast for October 8, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on stewardship.Luke 14:25-33 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-10-0819 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchKeep the Change : Ecclesiastes 5:10Welcome to the worship podcast for October 1, 2023.Join us as Pastor Kate begins our new worship series on stewardship.Ecclesiastes 5:10Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-10-0114 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchA No Matter What Friend - John 15:12-17Welcome to the worship podcast for September 24, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series on friendship.John 15:12-17Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-09-2417 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchA No Matter What Friend - Ruth 1:16-17Welcome to the worship podcast for September 17, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on friendship.Ruth 1:16-17 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-09-1716 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchA No Matter What Friend - Proverbs 18:24Welcome to the worship podcast for September 10, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart begins our new worship series on friendship.Proverbs 18:24Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-09-1019 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Rest Like JesusWelcome to the worship podcast for September 3, 2023.Join us on this Labor Day weekend as Pastor Kate speaks about learning to rest like JesusMark 4:35-41Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-09-0315 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Love Jesus AgainWelcome to the worship podcast for August 27, 2023.Join us as Katie Roam, our director of connectional ministries, speaks about learning to love Jesus again.John 21:15-17Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-08-2718 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: ApocalypticWelcome to the worship podcast for August 20, 2023.Today we conclude our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us today as Pastor Bart speaks about Apocalypse. Revelation 1:1-2 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-08-2018 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: ParableWelcome to the worship podcast for August 13, 2023.Today we continue our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us today as Pastor Bart speaks about Parables.Matthew 13:33-35Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-08-1316 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: MacarismWelcome to the worship podcast for August 6, 2023.Today we continue our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us today as Pastor Bart speaks about Macarism.Matthew 5:1-11 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-08-0616 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: The LawWelcome to the worship podcast for July 30, 2023.Today we continue our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us today as Pastor Kate speaks about the law.Deuteronomy 6:6-7Joshua 1:8Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-07-3017 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: ProverbWelcome to the worship podcast for July 23, 2023.Today we continue our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us as Pastor Bart speaks about Proverbs.Proverbs 3:5 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-07-2313 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: Love SongWelcome to the worship podcast for July 16, 2023.Today we continue our message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us as Pastor Bart speaks about a love song.Song of Songs 2:4 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-07-1617 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchLearning to Read the Bible Again: LamentWelcome to the worship podcast for July 9, 2023.Today we begin a new message series, “Learning to Read the Bible Again.” We’re looking at the different types of literature in scripture to see what we might learn from each of them about how to live better. Join us as Pastor Bart speaks about lament - the gift we know too little.Jeremiah 9:10 Lamentations 3:22-23 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-07-0914 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchTruth, Justice, and the [Kingdom] WayWelcome to the worship podcast for July 2, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart talks about Truth, Justice, and the [Kingdom] Way.Matthew 20:1-16 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-07-0220 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFour-Fold Spiritual Growth: 4) HarmonyWelcome to the worship podcast for June 25, 2023.Join us as we conclude our sermon series on Spiritual Growth. This week Pastor Bart talks about Harmony.John 17:11b, 20-23 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-06-2512 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFour-Fold Spiritual Growth: 3) PerplexityWelcome to the worship podcast for June 18, 2023.Join us as we continue our sermon series on Spiritual Growth. This week Pastor Bart talks about Perplexity.Psalm 8 Acts 2:12 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-06-1817 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFour-Fold Spiritual Growth: 2) ComplexityWelcome to the worship podcast for June 11, 2023.Join us as we continue our sermon series on Spiritual Growth. This week Pastor Keith talks about Complexity.Matthew 10:16-20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-06-1118 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchFour-Fold Spiritual Growth: 1) SimplicityWelcome to the worship podcast for June 4, 2023.Join us as we begin a new sermon series on Spiritual Growth. This week Pastor Bart speaks about Simplicity. Psalm 116:22 Cor. 11:3 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-06-0415 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchHammered: An Encouraging StrikeWelcome to the worship podcast for May 28, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on "Hammered", with this week's message about An Encouraging Strike. Isaiah 41:6-7 Acts 2:1 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-05-2814 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchHammered: Living StonesWelcome to the worship podcast for May 21, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on "Hammered", with this week's message about Living Stones1 Peter 2:4-5 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-05-2117 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchHammered: The Benefits of SufferingWelcome to the worship podcast for May 14, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart begins a new worship series on "Hammered", building on the metaphor of the blacksmith, to suggest that the blows inflicted by suffering may make us stronger. Romans 5:3-42 Corinthians 4:16-18Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-05-1415 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchInfluencers: PaulWelcome to the worship podcast for May 7, 2023.Join us as Pastor Bart concludes our worship series on influencers with this week's message on Paul.Acts 19:23-27Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-05-0717 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchInfluencers: JamesWelcome to the worship podcast for April 23, 2023. Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on influencers with this week's message on James.Acts 15:13-20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-04-3016 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchInfluencers: CorneliusWelcome to the worship podcast for April 23, 2023. Join us as Pastor Bart continues our worship series on influencers with this week's message on Cornelius.Acts 10:1-8; 24-33Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-04-2321 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchInfluencers: Peter - Confirmation SundayWelcome to Confirmation Sunday!In this episode, the Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch starts our new sermon series on Influencers and speaks to our confirmands as they take the next step in their faith.Acts 2:37-39Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-04-1615 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchEaster Sunday WorshipWelcome to Easter Sunday WorshipIn this episode, Dr. Bart continues our sermon series on Intersections.Acts 2:24Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-04-0915 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchGood Friday Online WorshipCheck us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-04-0722 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchIntersections: Faith & HopeIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth begins a new sermon series on Intersections.Luke 22:39-46Hebrews 11:1Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-03-2618 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church3 Big/Little Words: I Love YouIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth concludes our sermon series on 3 Big/Little Words.1 John 4:19-21Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-03-1916 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church3 Big/Little Words: God Loves YouIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth continues our sermon series on 3 Big/Little Words.1 John 4:7-10Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-03-1219 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church3 Big/Little Words: I Forgive YouIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth continues our sermon series on 3 Big/Little Words.Matthew 6:14-15Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-03-0517 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church3 Big/Little Words: Please Forgive MeIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth continues our sermon series on 3 Big/Little Words.1 John: 1:9-10Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-02-2616 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist Church3 Big/Little Words: I have Sinned Ash Wednesday ServiceIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth begins our new sermon series on 3 Big/Little Words.This is a replay of some of the audio from our in-person Ash Wednesday service.2 Samuel 12:13 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-02-2419 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchCringe: Things that Caused the Disciples to Cringe—Jerusalem or BustIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth concludes our sermon series on things that caused the disciples to cringe.Luke 9:51-62; 14:25-33 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-02-1918 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchCringe: Things that Caused the Disciples to Cringe—Easier for a CamelIn this episode, Dr. Kate Hanch continues our sermon series on things that caused the disciples to cringe.Matthew 19:23-26Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-02-1217 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchCringe: Things that Caused the Disciples to Cringe—Herod's a FoxIn this episode, Dr. Kate Hanch continues our sermon series on things that caused the disciples to cringe.Luke 13:31-33Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-02-0516 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchCringe: Things that Caused the Disciples to Cringe—Damn FigsIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth begins a new sermon series on things that caused the disciples to cringe.Mark 11:12-14; 20-24 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-01-2916 minFirst St. Charles United Methodist ChurchStrengthening the Core: 4 Core Teachings of Jesus - AbidingIn this episode, Dr. Bart Hildreth finishes his sermon series on the 4 core teachings of Jesus with a message on abiding. John 15:1-11 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org
2023-01-2315 min
Washington Street UMC Sermon PodcastBeams of Heaven as I Go | Hymns of Charles A. TindleyIn our final week of this focus on the hymns of Rev. Charles Tindley, our guest preacher, Rev. Pia Diggs, looks at the hymn, "Beams of Heaven as I Go." The beams of heaven are witnessed in God offering structure and stability in our lives, akin to the physical beams that support the church building. And the beams of heaven, God's radiance shining down, offer us light to our path and the vision of hope for the future.
2022-02-2723 minWashington Street UMC Sermon PodcastNothing Between | Hymns of Charles A. TindleyIn the hymn "Nothing Between," by Rev. Charles A. Tindley, the lyrics invite us to consider a life of faith where nothing - read that again, NOTHING - stands between us and the love of God in Jesus Christ. What would life look like if nothing (i.e. money, privilege, immigration status, race, gender identity, etc.) stood between us and God's love? What would life look like if nothing (i.e. prejudice, racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, etc.) stood between us and God's love? The invitation of the hymn is to let NOTHING stand between us and a life and faithfulness...
2022-02-2030 minWashington Street UMC Sermon PodcastStand by Me | Hymns of Charles A. TindleyIn his hymn "Stand by Me," the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Tinley offers a reminder of the promise and invitation to God that through the hardest times of life, God will be there to be by our side. As referenced with Paul and Silas, even when the hardship comes from the brute force of nationalism using unjust incarceration because of the work of salvation in the community, God will be by our side. In the face of persecution, stand by me.
2022-01-2320 min