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Hyde Park United Methodist
by Hyde Park United Methodist
Sermons and talks from Hyde Park United Methodist. Making God's Love Real. Find out more at hydeparkumc.org
Episodes
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Can You Find Joy in the Middle of Suffering? | Beyond the Sermon
This week on Beyond the Sermon, Michael Dougherty sits down with Sally Campbell-Evans to explore the book of Ecclesiastes and the surprising truth that joy and suffering can coexist. They discuss finding God in the middle of life’s hardest moments, why “everything happens for a reason” doesn’t...
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A Time For Wisdom: Part 6 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // October 18, 2026
One of Ecclesiastes recurring themes is that we do not control the future, and all we have is the power to savor the present moment. The invitation to “eat, drink, and be merry” is not tantamount to gluttony, but is a reminder to relish the here and now. There is wisdom to that kind of…
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Finding Hope When Life Feels Pointless | Beyond the Sermon
In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho and Pastor Magrey deVega explore the surprising hope hidden in Ecclesiastes. They discuss how life can hold grief and hope, endings and beginnings, all at once, and how paying attention to our own experiences can help us find wisdom in the…
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A Time For Wisdom: Part 5 // Pastor Magrey deVega // October 11, 2026
For all its perceptions as being too nihilistic and depressing, Ecclesiastes can actually be liberating. It frees us from a kind of “toxic positivity” that would have us believe that everything is okay, and that everything is going to be alright. That may often be the case, but it is the journey…
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A Time For Wisdom: Proverbs, Part 2 // Mat Hotho // October 4, 2026
In the end, Proverbs provides a full collection of maxims, many of which can be directly applied to our lives. The result is wisdom that is both understood and embodied, so that we become living lessons that others can learn from. Reflection questions: 1. What's a short saying you live by right...
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The Wisdom of Showing Up | Beyond the Sermon
In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho is joined by his wife, Reverend Emily Hotho, to explore Proverbs 31 and what it means to live with wisdom in our everyday lives. Together, they unpack the idea of a “woman of valor,” challenge the pressure to live up to impossible expectations, and...
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Putting Proverbs to the Test | Beyond the Sermon
In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat and Pastor Magrey deVega put the Book of Proverbs to the test with a little “Proverbs Roulette.” They randomly select passages and try to make sense of what these ancient sayings can teach us about honesty, relationships, suffering, our words, and…
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A Time For Wisdom: Proverbs, Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // September 27, 2026
The book of Proverbs is filled with easily portable and memorable ideas. At first glance, they might seem too trite to be helpful, much like we take fortune cookies with a grain of salt. But collectively, they point to how the ancient Israelites saw the world, and how we can be faithful in asking...
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A Time For Wisdom: Job, Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // September 20, 2026
Job suffers and serves as a spokesperson for all humanity. He interrogates God, an act which itself can be a hopeful reminder that God encourages and allows that kind of intimate relationship. The result, in a way, is that Job puts God on “trial,” asking God for justification for all the…
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Who is God when suffering happens? | Beyond the Sermon
In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat sits down with Pastor Magrey deVega to unpack the second half of Job and the questions it raises about suffering, God’s power, free will, and what it means to trust a bigger picture we can’t always see. They also explore why wisdom often comes with time…
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When the Box Doesn't Fit Anymore | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey kick off A Time For Wisdom by diving into the book of Job and what happens when the answers we've relied on no longer make sense. They talk about faith, doubt, unfairness, and the possibility that questioning what we believe can actually make room for something deeper and...
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A Time For Wisdom: Part 1, JOB // Pastor Magrey deVega // September 13, 2026
The sufferings of Job are legendary, but the hardest part of his story to comprehend is the source and conditions of that suffering. Does God really conduct such bargaining with suffering? That kind of level playing field between good and evil is certainly problematic, but it gives us insight…
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Well Rounded: Part 5 // Pastor Magrey deVega // September 6, 2026
Structured similarly to the Three Simple Rules, Wesley had three simple rules regarding money: “Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. It echoes his famous maxim, “Do all the good “Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you…
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Giving is More Than Money | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey wrap up Well Rounded by talking about money, work, rest, and what it really means to give. From John Wesley’s approach to stewardship to Paul’s call to generosity, they explore why giving isn’t about getting something back — it’s about recognizing what we’ve been given…
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Well Rounded: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // August 30, 2026
One of the most famous Wesleyan formulations is his “Three Simple Rules,” which are easy to remember but challenging to apply in every aspect of life: Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God (or, more formally, observe all the ordinances and commands of God.) In many ways, this is an...
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You Have More Power Than You Think | Beyond the Sermon
In the final week of Well Rounded, Decker sits down with Pastor Magrey deVega to unpack John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God. Their conversation explores how daily practices can become part of who we are, why we have more agency than we sometimes…
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Well Rounded: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // August 23, 2026
Given that reason is a part of our Wesleyan Quadrilateral, it should be no surprise to hear that Wesley believed that science and faith could be in productive dialogue with each other. He posited numerous ideas about science and was keenly interested in the writings of natural philosophers of his...
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Can Faith Make Room for Questions? | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey talk about what happens when faith and science seem to collide—and why they don't have to. Drawing from Magrey’s own experience of having his fundamentalist understanding of faith challenged by science, they explore the danger of certainty, the value of curiosity, and how...
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Well Rounded: Part 2 // Pastor Justin LaRosa //August 16, 2026
John Wesley wrote a book called Primitive Physick, or an Easy and Natural method of Curing Most Diseases. It included his cures for 40 different ailments. While parts of it are devoid of modern medical wisdom, it does reinforce ideas that we know to be true: the importance of a healthy diet,...
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Faith in the Body We Have | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat sits down with Justin LaRosa for a deeply personal conversation about faith, health, and our bodies. Justin had already planned this sermon on caring for the body when he was diagnosed with cancer, giving his words about health and vulnerability a meaning he could never have...
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Well Rounded: Week One // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // August 9, 2026
In his sermon “On Family Religion,” Wesley said this about the education of children: “Instruct them early in the morning. Speak to them plainly. Observe the few ideas they have and graft what you say upon them. Teach them frequently. Persevere.” He likely learned these principles from the way…
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What Will Our Kids Believe? | Beyond the Sermon
In week one of Well Rounded, Mat sits down with Sally Campbell-Evans to talk about what it means to keep growing in faith—and what that growth looks like when we're raising the next generation. Drawing from Proverbs and John Wesley’s understanding of discipleship, they explore how following God...
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Holy Struggle: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // August 2, 2026
Hosea 12:1-4 gives us insight into this famous story of Jacob wrestling with God. Jacob not only fought with the angel; he also wept as he entreated God. This gives us permission to feel our emotions, even amid the toughest, most existential struggles we have with our faith. But we should always...
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Your Struggle Has Purpose | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey wrap up the Holy Struggle series by exploring Jacob's famous wrestling match and the life-changing name he receives afterward. Together they discuss why struggle is a normal part of faith, how our deepest growth often begins beneath the surface, and what it means to…
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Holy Struggle: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // July 26, 2026
Jacob fell in love with Rachel, but he was tricked into marrying Leah instead, and he had to work seven more years for Laban before he earned the right to marry Rachel. The context of this story may seem antiquated to our modern sensibilities, but it does convey the need for patience and…
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When Love Meets Reality | Beyond the Sermon
This week Sally Campbell-Evans joins Magrey Devega for a special episode of Beyond the Sermon as they unpack one of the Bible's strangest family stories. Together they explore the surprising lesson hidden within Jacob, Leah, and Rachel—that every person carries both strengths and flaws, and real...
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Holy Struggle: Part 2 // Pastor Bernie Lieving // July 19, 2026
The vision of a gateway to Heaven at Penuel is an important moment in Jacob’s life, and it invites us to think about the “thin spaces” in our lives where we feel close to God. His statement, “Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it,” can also invite us to be...
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The Places Heaven Feels Close | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat sits down with Pastor Bernie Lieving to explore Jacob's famous dream of the ladder to heaven and the powerful reminder that God is always moving toward us. They unpack the idea of "thin places"—moments when God's presence feels especially close—through stories of unexpected...
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The Bible Doesn't Hide Our Flaws | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey kick off our new series Holy Struggle by exploring one of the Bible's most fascinating—and flawed—characters: Jacob. Together they discuss why Scripture refuses to hide the failures of its heroes, what Jacob and Esau's story teaches us about family conflict, forgiveness,...
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Holy Struggle: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // July 12, 2026
The story of Jacob and Esau is a classic tale of sibling rivalry. From the time they were in their womb, they grappled with each other, a foreshadowing of Jacob’s manipulative nature and Esau’s eventually being tricked out of the birthright. It is of some comfort to know that even biblical heroes...
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Faith250: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // July 5, 2026
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” This declaration points to the soul of our country, and each word can be dissected and examined for its inherent value. The truth of our equality is both shared and self-revelatory. Truth is not owned or cornered by any…
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America Is Still Becoming | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey wrap up the Faith250 series by exploring the enduring promise of America's founding ideals. They discuss why Magrey changed his sermon at the last minute, how the Beatitudes connect with the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to keep striving toward "a more perfect...
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Faith250: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 28, 2026
This iconic song is a hymn of celebration of the beauty and grandeur of our country, and echoes the majesty of the psalmist, who attributes the beauty of nature to the artistry and provision of God. Indeed, the splendor of this country is all around us, and it is not just meant to be savored and...
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Can A Nation Change? | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey discuss why growth often begins in life's most difficult moments. Drawing on themes from America the Beautiful, they explore how faith, conversation, and community can change us over time—and how those same values can help shape the future of our nation as we approach...
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Why the Best Days Aren't Behind Us | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey wrestle with some of the hardest questions in our shared story. They talk about Frederick Douglass' challenge to the church, what it means to acknowledge privilege and hear experiences different from our own, and why both faith and our nation are always works in progress....
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Faith250: Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 21, 2026
This piece by Frederick Douglass, one of the great writers and orators in our history, reminds us that the work of addressing slavery and racism must be a shared and ongoing project. There cannot be a moment when we feel like we have conquered our “original sin,” for as is the case in our…
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Faith250: Part 1// Pastor Magrey deVega // June 14, 2026
This poem by Emma Lazarus is one of the most important in our history, not only for its appearance on the Statue of Liberty, but also for the value that it conveys in welcoming the immigrant. For as is often said, other than indigenous people in this land, we are all descendants of immigrants, or...
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When Faith Shapes a Nation | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat and Magrey kick off our new series, Faith250: Our Nation’s Founding Documents, by exploring the relationship between faith, freedom, and the values that shape us as a community. They reflect on what it means to pursue a more perfect union, how our beliefs influence the way we treat...
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Something Worth Sharing: Part 3 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // June 7, 2026
This classic passage from Acts depicts the early church acting in outward generosity, to meet the needs of people in their community. This is the church at its healthiest and best, and it is part of our DNA. When we function in this way, not only is our church strong; so is our witness, and so,...
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The Church At Its Best | Beyond The Sermon
This week Mat Hotho sits down with Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans to explore the picture of community found in Acts 4. Together, they discuss why people often remember how the church made them feel more than what it said, the challenge of accepting help when we need it, and what it looks like to…
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Something Worth Sharing: Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 31, 2026
Peter’s first sermon on Pentecost Day gets a lot of attention, but we often forget his second sermon, the one recorded in the very next chapter. Peter and John are walking through the portico of the Temple when they encounter a man unable to walk since birth. Their subsequent healing of the man…
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What Witness Really Means | Beyond the Sermon
This week Mat Hotho and Pastor Magrey deVega sit down to unpack what it really means to be a “witness” — and why sharing your story doesn’t have to look loud, confrontational, or perfect. From bracelets and spiritual practices to invitation, vulnerability, and finding faith in everyday life, they...
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Something Worth Sharing: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 24, 2026
Prior to Jesus’ ascension, he told the disciples that they would be his witnesses throughout the ends of the earth. On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit descended to empower them – and us – to be just that. In Peter’s stirring sermon, he declared that “This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all...
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Everyone Finds Faith Differently | Beyond the Sermon
This week on Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho sits down with Youth Sunday preacher Grace Bennett to talk about fairness, faith, and what it’s like seeing Bible stories through fresh eyes. From school pressures and ChatGPT shortcuts to helping friends explore Christianity for the first time, Grace...
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On The Edge: Part 6 // Grace Bennett // May 17, 2026
In the ascension of Jesus, the disciples went from Jesus being by their side all the time to being on their own. That shift forced them to go from looking up to looking out, from focusing on the presence of Jesus with them to focusing on the work of Jesus all around them. That kind of key...
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On The Edge: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 10, 2026
Just as last week’s text provided proof of the presence of God the Father, this week’s text shows us evidence of the Holy Spirit. It is through our love of one another and our commitment to Jesus’ commandments that we see the work of the Holy Spirit. Why? Because it is only through the power of…
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Ever Had a Moment You Couldn’t Explain? | Beyond The Sermon
This week Mat Hotho returns to Beyond the Sermon to sit down with Pastor Magrey deVega and unpack the idea of “positive disintegration” — the moments in life that shake us, challenge us, and ultimately shape us. Together, they reflect on childhood fears, experiences of the Holy Spirit, and why...
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On The Edge: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 3, 2026
Phillip speaks for all of us in wanting to see tangible proof of God’s presence. Clearly, if God were as plainly visible and audible as God appeared to be throughout the Bible, there would be very little cause for atheism and agnosticism today. Nonetheless, Jesus gives Phillip an intriguing...
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Why Faith Feels So Uncertain Sometimes | Beyond The Sermon
John Barolo, Discipleship Director, and Pastor Magrey deVega sit down to unpack this week’s sermon on Philip’s question, “Just show us God.” Together, they explore doubt, deconstruction, and what it really looks like to experience God—not in big, dramatic moments, but in the ordinary, everyday...
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The Gap Between Hearing God and Following Him | Beyond the Sermon
Michael Dougherty and Pastor Magrey deVega sit down to unpack this week’s sermon, exploring the image of the Good Shepherd, the challenge of silencing competing voices, and what it really means to listen and obey. From sacred music to daily spiritual rhythms, they reflect on how we discern God’s...
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