St. Paul United Methodist Church - The Message Podcast
1) Own Your Brokenness
At one of the most painful times of his life, Jesus prayed three times without any noticeable response from God. God helps us through our pleas, wishes and desires—we should trust God knows the cries ...Show More
2) Leave Your Baggage Behind
We all have relationships, experiences, and lessons in life that are painful, difficult, and hard to process. As a result, we walk around with certain feelings, patterns, and conflicts that do not rea...Show More
3) Choosing Your Travel Partners Wisely
Strength and confidence in self is one thing, but can you walk through the wilderness of life on your own? The Wisdom literature of Ecclesiastes shares this truth: you and I must not do life alone, bu...Show More
4) The Journey Begins
God calls Abram from the land he knows, into the wilderness. In this unknown full of trials and troubles, God proclaims a miracle of freedom is coming. How did Abram stay faithful as he was walking in...Show More
5) Called to Raise a New Generation
One of the most important things mature Christian can do is to invest in the faith lives of younger generations, and to ensure that others will continue to share the Good News when we are gone. The re...Show More
6) Called to Rest and Re-Engage
It is important for us to remember that things that happen in life may deplete us or leave us feeling discouraged. What are we to do when our lives feel like they are too much for us? Elijah’s experie...Show More
7) Called to Stand Against False Idols
Powerful people can often lead people astray. We are called to stand against false prophets, idols and those who lead us to do things that are not pleasing to God. Speaking the truth with love is one ...Show More
8) Called to Realize Who Provides
During Elijah’s early years as a prophet, God sent him to the Kerith Ravine and took him through a season where he couldn't depend on anything but God and God alone. God had to do something in Elijah ...Show More
9) Does Anyone Love Me?
Our world is in desperate need of the kind of love Jesus demonstrated. We are commanded to love God, love our neighbor and even our enemies. Yet there are many people who wonder if anyone loves them. ...Show More
10) I'm Alone
The isolation we have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic helped many of realize that we often take loving relationships with family and friends for granted. It may have even help us understand h...Show More