Located in Madison, Mississippi, St. Matthew's UMC is a family of faith reaching out to share the life-changing love and grace of Jesus.
In the first sermon in our Lenten series "Temptation," Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13. We see how no temptations have ever come upon us that have not been faced before. We are not overcome by temptation, and Jesus shows us the way out!
In our Ash Wednesday Sermon from March 5, 2025, we look at Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-21. Jesus tells His followers that when they fast and pray, they should do so in secret. During this Lenten season, may we spend time in secret, giving Jesus the room He needs to draw us close.
In the last sermon in our "I Am" series, Andy shares with us from John 15:1-5. Here, we see Jesus tell us that He is the vine. But, he also tells us this: we are the branches. And for us to live, we must abide, or be rooted, in Him, and Him alone.
In our INTERSECTION sermon from March 2, 2025, Brian shares with us John 15: 1-5. We see that Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. He is our life!
In our INTERSECTION service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life." He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.
In our Traditional service from February 23, 2025, we see Jesus's words where He tells us that "I AM the way, the truth, and the life." He is the way to the Father, and His life calls us to walk in the way that He walked.
In our INTERSECTION message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Erin Hicks shares with us about the power of emotion within our lives and our spiritual journey.
In our Traditional message from February 16, 2025, our guest preacher Rev. Trey Haper shares with us from John 11:25. What does it mean when Jesus says I Am the Resurrection?
In our Traditional service from February 9, 2025, Steve Casteel shares with us from John 10: 11; 14. What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?
In our INTERSECTION service from February 9, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 10: 11; 14. What does it mean to our faith to say that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?
In our INTERSECTION message from February 2, 2025, Brian shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. What does it mean when Jesus says that He is the Light of the World?
In our Traditional Message, Andy shares with us from John 8:12 and 9:5. As we continue our series "I Am," looking at the I Am statements of Jesus, we talk about what it means to say that Jesus is the Light of the World. How is He light in our lives and in the world?
In our Combined Worship service from January 26, 2025, Bishop Bill McAlilly shares with us from Luke 4: 14-21. Jesus calls us to follow Him. He is the way and He bids us to follow Him, above all else!
In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 6: 35-41. Jesus is the bread of life. What does this mean to our life and to our faith?
In our Traditional message from January 19, 2025, Andy shares with us from John 6: 35-41. In the first of our series about the "I Am statements of Jesus, we see that He is the Bread. We unpack what it means to feast on the goodness of Jesus.
In our INTERSECTION message from January 12, 2025, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 15-22. We see here the power of the promises that are made by us and to us in our baptism.
In our Traditional message from January 12, 2025, Andy shares from Luke 2: 15-22. On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we talk about the promises we make to God in our baptism, but more importantly, we talk about the promise God makes to us.
In our INTERSECTION message from Epiphany, Brian shares from Matthews 2: 1-12. In the Wise Men, we see how wide God's mercy is for us!
In our Traditional message from Ephiphany, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men, but more than this, we see the first impression of who Jesus is. We see the wideness of God's mercy.
In our Combined Worship from January 29, 2024, Brian shares with us words to live by in 2025. We should put on Christ!
In our Christmas Eve sermon, Andy shares with us from Luke 2: 1-20. Mary saw all that had happened that night and treasured it. May we watch what God is doing and treasure it as well.
In our December 22, 2024, INTERSECTION service, Brian shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45. We see the power of love in this Christmas Season.
In our Traditional message from December 22, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 39-45. Mary needed safety and welcome. Where did she go? She went home. So can we. Come home. Come home to faith, to church and community, to Jesus.
In our INTERSECTION message from December 8, 2024, Brian shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. Because of Jesus, we can have peace.
In our Traditional message from December 8, 2024, Andy shares with us from Luke 3: 1-6. We can have hope because God is at work. We can have peace because God is in control.
In our Traditional message from the First Sudnay of Advent, Andy shares with us from Luke 21: 25-36. We see Jesus telling us to be prepared. Look up. In this world of gray, look for green. Keep your heads up. Hope is always coming!
In our INTERSECTION message from December 1, 2024, Brian, on this first Sunday of Advent, reminds us of the importance of living in hope.
In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from John 18: 33-37. Jesus is king! His kingdom is not of this world, but in this world we can have hope!
In our Traditional message from November 24, 2024, Andy shares with us from John 18: 33-37. We see here that Pilate didn't know what to do with Jesus because Jesus knew His kingdom was not of this world. We live with hope because we have a great home. Jesus is king. Rejoice!
In our Traditional message from November 17, 2024, Brian shares with us from Hebrews 10: 19-25. We have much to be thankful for; primarily among them is this community of faith!
