First St. Charles United Methodist Church

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new worship series: Better TogetherThis series explores how bringing our diverse gifts together creates a stronger, more vibrant witness to the community. Ephesians 4:1-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, April 26th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our worship series: Rising Strong.Based on Brene' Brown's book, Rising Strong, the focus of these messages will be on the idea of when we fall, we have the ability to rise stronger.Matthew 28:16-20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, April 19th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Rising Strong.Based on Brene' Brown's book, Rising Strong, the focus of these messages will be on the idea of when we fall, we have the ability to rise stronger. Luke 24:13-35Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, April 12th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new worship series: Rising Strong.Based on Brene' Brown's book, Rising Strong, the focus of these messages will be on the idea of when we fall, we have the ability to rise stronger. John 20:24-29Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.Matthew 28:1-10Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, March 29th, 2026.Join us as Katie Roam continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.Matthew 21:6-12Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.Luke 16:19-31Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, March 15th, 2026.Join us as Katie Roam continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.In today's message, Jesus meets a blind man along the road and cures his blindness with a mud patch, a public miracle investigated by the Pharisees. To what have we become blind? How will Jesus heal us of our blindness, both spiritual and cognitive?John 9:1-5Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, March 8th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.John 4:5-14Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, March 1st, 2026.Join us as Pastor Steve continues our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.Mark 7:24-30Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our worship series: Encountering HopeThere is a progression of meetings and encounters that Jesus has on his way to the cross. Each encounter points toward the hope of redemption and salvation. Each encounter is more public than the previous, leading us from individual experiences to group encounters to a redemptive event for the whole world.In today's message, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Temptations include power, prestige, and meeting personal needs without God’s help. How do we struggle with our own temptations? Who is there to help us in our times of deepest need? Matthew 4:1-11Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, February 15th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. Matthew 17:1-9Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, February 8th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, February 1st, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. Micah 6:1-8Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, January 25th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. Matthew 4:12-23Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, January 18th, 2026.Join us as Katie Roam continues our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. John 1:29-42Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, January 11th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. Today's message focuses on celebrating the Baptism of our LordMatthew 3:13-17Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, January 4th, 2026.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new worship series: Glory RevealedEpiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed. Today's message focuses on seeing the light as we celebrate Epiphany and CommunionJohn 1:1-18Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, December 28th, 2025.Isaiah 60:1-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, December 21st, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our worship series: Echoes of Bethlehem: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy, and LoveThis series connects the familiar Advent themes to the specific location of Bethlehem, emphasizing the echoes of the Nativity story throughout history and into our present lives. Where do we go to find hope, peace, joy, and love. God made a way, a place, and a space for the Savior to be born. Today's message focuses on God's immense love shown through the Incarnation and sending his Son to Bethlehem. Reflecting on God's profound love, Jesus' birth as a gift of love, and embodying that love. Love Incarnate, The Echo of Divine Love. John 3:16-17Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, December 7th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our new worship series: Echoes of Bethlehem: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy, and LoveThis series connects the familiar Advent themes to the specific location of Bethlehem, emphasizing the echoes of the Nativity story throughout history and into our present lives. Where do we go to find hope, peace, joy, and love. God made a way, a place, and a space for the Savior to be born. Today's message focuses on the peace Jesus brings, even amidst hardship, highlighted by his birth in Bethlehem; our ability to overcome vulnerable moments in life Exploring the peace from God's presence, not worldly comfort, even in challenging situations.  No Room, Yet Room for Peace. Luke 2:6-7Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new worship series: Echoes of Bethlehem: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy, and LoveThis series connects the familiar Advent themes to the specific location of Bethlehem, emphasizing the echoes of the Nativity story throughout history and into our present lives. Where do we go to find hope, peace, joy, and love. God made a way, a place, and a space for the Savior to be born. Today's message focuses on the hope found in Bethlehem as the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah. Connecting ancient prophecies to present longing for hope and the significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Prince of Peace.A Small Town, a Big Promise; The Echo of Ancient Hope Micah 5:2-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.The passage encourages believers to live a life worthy of Christ by being strengthened with His power, enduring patiently, and bearing good fruit. It also highlights the redemption and reconciliation provided through Christ's sacrificial death on the cross, which reconciles all things to God.   Colossians 1:11-20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.Building on the firm foundation; the ending of the Sermon on the mount that compares the wise and foolish builder; building on Christ the Solid Rock.Matthew 7:24-27Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, November 9th, 2025.All good and perfect gifts originate from God, emphasizing His unchanging, generous nature as the "Father of lights".James 1:17-18 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.Join us today as we honor and give thanks for those who have gone before us.Ephesians 1:11–23Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, October 26th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" - it focuses on the often-overlooked individuals who played significant roles in supporting Jesus' ministry, even though they weren't among the prominent disciples or apostles. It aims to highlight the diverse ways people contributed to the spread of the Gospel, demonstrating that everyone, regardless of their station or public recognition, can be an essential part of God's work. Today's message focuses on recognizing the "many others" who contributed to the early church.Romans 12:4-8Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, October 19th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" - it focuses on the often-overlooked individuals who played significant roles in supporting Jesus' ministry, even though they weren't among the prominent disciples or apostles. It aims to highlight the diverse ways people contributed to the spread of the Gospel, demonstrating that everyone, regardless of their station or public recognition, can be an essential part of God's work. Today's message focuses on Joseph of Arimathea, emphasizing his secret discipleship and the courage he demonstrated in claiming Jesus' body and providing a burial place, despite the opposition of his fellow Sanhedrin members.John 19:38-42Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" - it focuses on the often-overlooked individuals who played significant roles in supporting Jesus' ministry, even though they weren't among the prominent disciples or apostles. It aims to highlight the diverse ways people contributed to the spread of the Gospel, demonstrating that everyone, regardless of their station or public recognition, can be an essential part of God's work. Exploring Nicodemus's initial cautious approach, his willingness to engage with Jesus, and his eventual public support for Jesus after his crucifixion. Discuss the importance of questioning and seeking deeper understanding, even for those in positions of authority. John 3:1-21John 7:50-52John 19:39-40Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, October 5th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim begins our new sermon series "Behind the Scenes" - it focuses on the often-overlooked individuals who played significant roles in supporting Jesus' ministry, even though they weren't among the prominent disciples or apostles. It aims to highlight the diverse ways people contributed to the spread of the Gospel, demonstrating that everyone, regardless of their station or public recognition, can be an essential part of God's work. Today's message focuses on Mary Magdalene, Joanna (wife of Herod's steward Chuza), and Susanna. Luke 8:1-3Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, September 28th, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series "Sermon on the Mount."  Some will say that the Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for discipleship.  What does the Sermon on the Mount teach us about being followers of Jesus? Matthew 7:1-12Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, September 21st, 2025.Join us today as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series "Sermon on the Mount."  Some will say that the Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for discipleship.  What does the Sermon on the Mount teach us about being followers of Jesus? Matthew 6:19-21Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, September 14th, 2025.Join us today as Katie Roam continues our sermon series "Sermon on the Mount."  Some will say that the Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for discipleship.  What does the Sermon on the Mount teach us about being followers of Jesus? Matthew 5:13-16Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.Join us today as Katie Roam begins our new sermon series "Sermon on the Mount."  Some will say that the Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for discipleship.  What does the Sermon on the Mount teach us about being followers of Jesus? Matthew 5:1-12Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.Join us today for Pastor Kim's message - This is my Body. What is the meaning of Holy Communion? It is powerful reminder of Jesus' love, sacrifice, and the new covenant established through Jesus’ blood. It's a communal act that unites believers in remembrance of Christ and in anticipation of Christ’s return. Therefore, we come to the table to renew the covenant to be Jesus’ hands and feet in our world. Jesus said, “This is my body” so that we might be the body of Christ. Luke 22:14-20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, July 27th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "Ordinary Superheroes: It Takes All of Us".Today's message focuses on Lydia, who was not only a successful businesswoman but a key evangelist who opened the door for the Gospel to spread. Acts 16:11-15Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, July 20th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kate continues our sermon series entitled "Ordinary Superheroes: It Takes All of Us".Today's message focuses on the book of DanielDaniel 3:8-21; 25-27Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, July 13th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "Ordinary Superheroes: It Takes All of Us".Today's message focuses on Nehemiah the organizer.Nehemiah 6:15-16 Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, July 6th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim begins our new sermon series entitled "Ordinary Superheroes: It Takes All of Us".Jochebed puts Moses in the Nile to protect him. There were so many risk takers surrounding the infant Moses. Miriam kept watch; Pharoh’s daughter interceded. What does it look like to take risks? Exodus 2:1-10; 6:20Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, June 29th, 2025.Join us as Katie Roam concludes our sermon series entitled "All Are Safe, Welcome, and Wanted Here".Today her message focuses on the word "Here".Acts 1:6-11Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "All Are Safe, Welcome, and Wanted".Today her message focuses on the word "Wanted".Acts 10:34-45Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, June 15th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kate continues our sermon series entitled "All Are Safe, Welcome, and Wanted".Today her message focuses on the word "Welcome".Leviticus 19:9-10, 33-34Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, June 8th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Keith continues our sermon series entitled "All Are Safe, Welcome, and Wanted".Today his message focuses on the word "Safe".Matthew 7:1-5Ephesians 4:1-6Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, June 1st, 2025.Join us as Pastor Debby begins our new sermon series entitled "All Are Safe, Welcome, and Wanted".Today her message focuses on the word "All".Matthew 19:13-15Mark 10:13-16Luke 18:15-171 Samuel 16:7Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, May 25th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim concludes our sermon series entitled "God did it: Resurrection back stories".Long before Jesus was raised from the dead, God was at work raising people to life, offering a glimpse of divine power. The Bible recounts numerous resurrection stories, both in the Old and New Testaments, which are central to Christian faith and are often preached to highlight God’s power and the promise of eternal life. In today's message Paul raises Eutychus from the dead after he fell from a window during a sermon, illustrating God’s power to intervene in lives. Acts 20:7-12Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, May 18th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "God did it: Resurrection back stories".Long before Jesus was raised from the dead, God was at work raising people to life, offering a glimpse of divine power. The Bible recounts numerous resurrection stories, both in the Old and New Testaments, which are central to Christian faith and are often preached to highlight God’s power and the promise of eternal life. Today's message is about the son of the widow of Nain. Jesus raises a young man from the dead during a funeral procession, demonstrating his compassion and power. Luke 7:11-17Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org

Welcome to the worship podcast for Sunday, May 11th, 2025.Join us as Pastor Kim continues our sermon series entitled "God did it: Resurrection back stories".Long before Jesus was raised from the dead, God was at work raising people to life, offering a glimpse of divine power. The Bible recounts numerous resurrection stories, both in the Old and New Testaments, which are central to Christian faith and are often preached to highlight God’s power and the promise of eternal life. Today's message is about the widow of Zarephath's son. Elijah raises the son of a widow from the dead during a famine, demonstrating God’s power and care. There is a similar story in 2 Kings with Elisha.1 Kings 17:8-24Check us out online at www.firststcharlesumc.org