St. Matthew's United Methodist Church

June 21, 2020 - Traditional Service - The Devil Made Me Do It

Rev. Andy Stoddard

June 14, 2020 - Traditional Service - Walk in the Light

Rev. Andy Stoddard

Traditional Service - June 7, 2020 - Leveling the Playing Field

In our sermon from June 7, 2020, Andy shares from 1 John 1. In this passage we see the effect of sin, do we choose to walk in darkness? If we sin, though, God is faithful and forgives us, when we confess.

Traditional Service - May 31, 2020 - Fan the Flames

In our Pentecost sermon from May 31, Andy shares with us from Acts 2. Do we fan the flames of the Spirit within our lives or do we put it out? The choice is always up to us.

Traditional Service - May 24, 2020 - Up to the Task

In our sermon for Sunday, May 24, Andy preaches from Matthew 20: 16-20. Jesus gives the disciples a great task, one that may seem impossible. But through Him, they were up to the task. So are we!

Traditional Service - May 17, 2020 - On Our Side

In our sermon from May 17, Andy preaches from Acts 1:6-11. When Jesus ascended He went to the right hand of the Father, where now He is praying for us and giving us the support that we need. We should do the same. We should pray for each other and we must be there for each other. Let's pray for and love one another.

Traditional Service - May 10, 2020 - The Center of the Gospel

Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11. In Corinth, Paul took every dispute they had back to the Gospel. And what is at the center of the Gospel? The resurrection. Today, how do we see our families, our relationships, and even our economic stress through the Gospel? How do we see these things in light of the resurrection?

Traditional Service - May 3, 2020 - Peter by the Lake

In our May 3 message, Andy preaches from John 21: 15-19. Peter thought he had failed beyond Jesus' ability to redeem. He thought he had done too much. He hadn't. Jesus loved him and restored him. Just as He will for us today.

Traditional Service - April 26, 2020 - Walking to Emmaus

In our message from April 26, Andy reads from Luke 24: 13-35. We see Jesus encounter disciples on the road to Emmaus. They didn't see Him for who He was, they were prevented. Jesus used Scripture and the Meal to show them (and us) Himself. May we see Him in the word and in the sacraments today and each day.

Traditional Service - April 19, 2020 - Adusting to the Dark

In our message from April 19, Andy preaches from John 20: 24-31. We see Thomas adjusting the reality of the cross. Others clung to hope, but he knew Jesus was dead. How could he hope? Be careful that we don't grow too used to the darkness of this moment. Light and life always win.

Traditional Service - Easter- April 12, 2020 - The Rising

In our Easter message, Andy preaches from Matthew 28: 1-10. Jesus rose from the dead. He overcame. But for Him to overcome, there must have been something for him to overcome. The cross was real. But so is resurrection. Come on up for the rising.

Traditional Service - Palm Sunday - April 5, 2020 - Truck Stop Faith

In our Palm Sunday message, April 5, And shares with Matthew 21: 1-11. There are difficult times in our lives. Really challenges. We know it. But don't rush into those times. Look for moments of grace, ever day.

Traditional Service - March 29, 2020 - God Still Speaks

From our March 29 online service, Andy shares with us from Ezekiel 37: 1-14. Even in a foreign place, God still speaks and gives life. Even when life is not normal, God speaks. Even during COVID, God still speaks.

Online Worship - March 22, 2020 - God is With Us

In our Online Worship from March 22, 2020, Tim and Anse Rigby lead us in worship and Andy shares with us from John 9: 1-5. God is not against us, He is for us and He is with us. Be encouraged!

Online Worship - March 15, 2020 - Remember Hope

Here's our podcast from our online worship, March 15, 2020. In this message, in this time of worry and fear and stress, we need to be reminded that God is with us, and we need to be that reminder to someone else.

INTERSECTION Worship - February 8, 2020

Sanctuary Worship Service - March 1, 2020

INTERSECTION Worship Service - February 23, 2020

February 16, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service

February 23, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service

February 23, 2020 - Traditional Service - Rooted in Commitment

In our Traditional Service Commitment Sunday, Andy shares from Jeremiah 32: 1-15, 36-44. He shares with us why he believes in our church and why is choosing to "buy a field."

February 16, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service

Traditional Service - February 16, 2020 - Rooted in Prayer

In our message from February 16, Andy shares from Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16. As Christians, we live for the world, and our church exists to be a city on a hill. We shine our light wherever it is that we go.

February 9, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship Service

February 2, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service

February 9, 2020 - Sanctuary Worship Service

Traditional Service - February 2, 2020 - Rooted in Prayer

In this message, Andy preaches from Luke 11: 1-4. In this season of the life of our church, what does it look like for us to be Rooted in Prayer?

February 2, 2020 - INTERSECTION Worship

Traditional Service - January 19, 2020 - Where are you Staying

In our message from January 19, 2020 Andy shares with us from John 1, as the disciples ask Where are you staying? This is a deep question, that actually points us to the truth of who Jesus is.

Traditional Service - January 26, 2020 - Rooted in Vision

In this message, Andy preaches from Psalm 1. What does it mean for our church to be rooted in a vision? And what is that vision?