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Worship 1st
by First United Methodist Church Tech Team
First United Methodist Church published 110 Episodes from March 2020 - May 2022. The podcast received over 4,100 downloads since being published. Episodes include Sunday worship service, with praise, prayer, and spoken word. First United Methodist Church of College Station, Texas. Contact: [email protected]
Episodes
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What Do You Have to Say About the Third Day?
April 17. 2022 Easter Sunday A lot can happen in a week! Last Sunday, the crowds were asking Christ to save them, and before the week was over, those cries changed to crucify him. It begs the question: are we dependable disciples or a wavering witnesses? Despite the ways we sometimes show up in…
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It's Time to Go to Work!
April 24, 2022 What teachings are we filling the city with? Do our witness and work in the world bring any cause for concern among the enemies of God? The disciples boldly declare they witnessed the life, death, and resurrection of Christ and are driven to testify. What have you witnessed that...
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A Palm's Perspective
4/10/2022 Palm & Passion Sunday Point of view matters. If you watch a parade from street level vs. a balcony above -- you see things differently. If you watch a parade from the sidelines vs. the moving procession -- you see things differently. If you watch from home, you can enjoy the music, but...
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Come On Home
3/27/2022 Have you ever squandered The Father's blessings? Or wasted the wealth of your gifts? What are you waiting for to come home? What will it take for you to "come to yourself" and live/serve as God would have you to live/serve? "Come On Home" - Rev. Eleanor Colvin Luke 15: 1-2; 11-32…
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Is That Everything...?
4/3/2022 What is your most prized possession? What would motivate you to give it up or compel you to sell it and give ALL the money away? In today’s Gospel, Mary is moved to anoint Jesus’ feet with expensive perfumed oil. Her generosity prepares him for the most generous act Christ could do…
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Holy Hydration - We Thirst
3/20/2022 How much water do you consume each day? Are you clear on how essential water is to your health? The Psalmist said that he thirsts for God … What about us? Do we thirst for God and seek satisfaction in God and God alone? Or, are we at risk of being dehydrated disciples? "Holy Hydration -...
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Do You Have Something to Confess...?
3/13/2022 More often than not, a confession is associated with something not-so-good. But, theologians describe Psalm 27 as a “confession of trust.” In the midst of attacks and persecution …. David confesses what is true about God to get him through the hard times. The Lord is my light and my...
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Stay in Love
2/27/2022 We have had quite a soundtrack this month -- as we explored the theme: This Is How We Know What Love Is. Last, but not least, Jesus says: Let’s Stay Together -- in times of chaos, from coronavirus to corrupt leadership. No – we’re not called to love the harmful actions of others, but we...
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The Opportune Time
3/6/2022 In today’s Gospel, Jesus stands right where most of us are – somewhere between our baptism and boldly living out our baptismal vows. After his baptism, Christ is driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tested. Today, we begin our Lenten journey – submitting to a season of...
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Love is the Key
2/20/2022 As Believers, it is imperative that we carry the presence of the Lord with us at all times, in all situations (good and bad). We are to be mindful that as adverse situations come our way, the battle is not ours, it's the Lord's. Therefore, we are to be encouraged as well. The God we…
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When Love Calls...Say Yes
2/6/2022 It’s no secret that God so loved the world that he sent his only son. Even if today was your first day in church – you’ve probably already heard that Good News! But, have you heard the rest of the story? God so loves the world that God sends us into the world to serve, to teach, to help,...
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Love Letters --- Sent by God
2/13/2022 Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. That is one of the most popular love letters of all time -- written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth. And, if we checked our spiritual mail today – we might find that God is writing us a…
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New Year, New You! Lord Make Me a New Wineskin
1/30/2022 God is doing something new in this season, and we must trust that all will be made NEW. We should be excited with anticipation and expectation, willing to give God our full participation as God changes things. The Lord desires to give us a brand new touch; a fresh revelation; a new way…
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Go On - Answer It!
1/23/2022 Home phones and landlines can be a rarity these days, and even when in place, they often go ignored. Although not rare, the call of God often goes ignored and unanswered in our lives. Jesus declared in Luke 4 that the Spirit of the Lord was upon him, anointing him to do God’s good works...
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Expect a Miracle!
1/16/2022 From the parting of the Red Sea to healing those with leprosy – the Bible is full of miracles. Some impacted the whole community, others simply blessed the one believer. The Good News is: miracles still happen! Jesus turned water into wine for his miracle – pouring out grace by the...
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2022: The Year of Open Eyes and Open Hearts
1/2/2022 As we celebrate Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, which marks the 12th day of Christmas, we might recall the song full of gifts none of us want – turtle doves and partridges in pear trees. But the 12th day of Christmas is really about the one who was born to set us free. Epiphany marks the…
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Remember the Day...
1/9/2022 When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, it is a lifetime commitment, not a seasonal thing. As we commit ourselves to the Lord, we must embrace the 'total package' of God; that is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. In our lifetime, we will face many changes in our...
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The Greatest Gift
12/19/2021 Despite what the news media is telling us – please don’t worry that Christmas is cancelled! The gifts of the season – love, joy, peace and hope – are not stuck in ports, nor are they slowed down by shipping delays. Not even a surge in COVID-19 will stop Christ the King from coming this...
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Like Christ
12/26/2021 Who got clothes for Christmas? Perhaps a sweater that it will never be cold enough to wear in Texas, or something that looks more like the giver’s style than your own. The Good News is that all of us who received the gift of Christ this year – also received the blessing of his…
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Joy in the Journey
12/12/2021 Today’s scriptures are like a spoon full of medicine – it might seem bitter, but, it will make us better. The prophet Zephaniah and the Apostle John offer the same sermon: Repent! In this season, when our attention is on the long-awaited Savior, we might not give our sin the attention…
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What Will You Say When Sent?
12/5/2021 John the Baptist was sent into a world that was longing for change to prepare the way of the Lord. Even today, there are so many people who need a word from God. So many folks – that God sends each and every one of us to speak a word of hope and encouragement; a word of light and...
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A Table Prepared - For Overflow!
11/21/2021 Setting the table may have been one of your childhood chores – especially on special occasions. After the Psalmists assures of God’s presence in the darkest and toughest of times, he then offers more Good News: the Lord prepares a table before us. Interestingly, we often think in terms...
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Nothing Less!
11/28/2021 The Good Shepherd prepares a lavish spread of everything He knows we need and all that's expected of us -- is to come. The blessings are endless! We're covered with the anointing oil. Our cups overflow! There is more than enough; for you, for me, for anyone who'll join the Shepherd at...
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Jesus, Take the Wheel!
11/14/2021 We all experience times in life when we are angry, frustrated, and perhaps, even want to give up. The words of David in Psalm 23 remind us that the Lord is still in control of everything, and there is not a situation that God will not be able to see us through. Because we serve a God…
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Keep Running!
The race is not given to the swift or to the strong, but to the one who endures until the end. We can endure because we have a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. These witnesses testify of God’s steadfast love from generation to generation. These witness confirm that our Savior truly is The...
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Our Ancestors Wildest Dreams
Hebrews 11 takes us on a journey of folks who walked by faith. As we prepare to celebrate All Saint’s Day, it’s the perfect time to remember those who taught us about God – those who modeled walking by faith and walking faithfully for us. We are our ancestor’s wildest dreams – the result of their...
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Timber!
Although many of us are serious DIYers – building pergolas and decks around our homes – it’s not likely we’re lumberjacks or loggers by trade – folks who cry “timber” on a regular basis. And yet, that’s exactly who God is calling us to be in the 1st chapter of Haggai – folks whose whole lives are...
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We Walk by Faith, We Serve by Sight
We walk by faith and not by sight. It’s another one of those verses that you don’t have to be super-churchy or incredibly faithful to know. The faith journey calls us to trust in God’s sight more than our own. And yet, God will bless us with spiritual insight – vision – so that we might serve all...
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Press On! (Until You See the Lord)
It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do for a living – the one thing most folks have in common these days is our exhaustion. Christians aren’t exempt. We get tired too! That’s why Paul tells us to not get weary of doing good and to press on! So, let’s not tap out – let’s press on toward...
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Striving for Perfection: Fulfilling God's Divine Mandate
Striving toward Christian perfection is hard work! Fulfilling God's divine mandate is equally challenging. It seems, the only way to get the job done is to rely on God's help as Psalm 121 instructs us. If we want to be good neighbors -- be good Samaritans who love God and neighbor -- we must…
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Ask Big!
Esther is one of only 2 books of the Bible that never mentions God. The Jewish people were facing oppression and discrimination – quite similar to what some ethnic groups are facing today. Some ask: where is God when folks longing for freedom are welcomed with whips to the land of the free and…
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No Contest
Months after the Olympics have ended, you may still be able to remember the name of the first-place medalist in your favorite sport. But, it’s not likely that you remember who came in last. Our culture celebrates winners, those who are first. But, Christ reminds the disciples that the Christian...
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Witness Protection
If you love a good crime show or courtroom drama, you know that very often someone must go into witness protection. To save their life. To protect their family. To live long enough to testify. When Jesus asked the disciples who they thought he was – they identified him as the Messiah. As soon as...
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Be Opened.
"Do you want to be made well? In the midst of a pandemic, the answer to this question seems like an obvious yes! When Jesus asked this question of a man who had been laying near healing waters (but still was not healed), the underlying question seems to be: "what are you willing to do to be made...
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Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting God's Goodness
“Mirror, mirror on the wall — who is the fairest of them all?” Today’s scripture might paraphrase the question from the old fairy tale and ask: “mirror, mirror on the wall — who is the most Christlike after all?” James reminds us that those who hear the word of God, but don’t do it, are like…
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One Day
With so many things competing for our time and attention — it’s easy to see why some struggle to worship as we should. The Psalmist said that he longed to be in the house of God. Is that our testimony? Better is one day in God’s house than 1,000 elsewhere — Psalm 84 declares. We all have our...
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Wisdom's Wealth
What is the one thing you need God to do for you today? When King Solomon was asked that question — he simply asked God for wisdom. Proverbs tells us that wisdom is the principal thing — the main thing we should seek in life. Is wisdom at the top of your wish list? "Wisdom's Wealth" - Rev.…
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Education Station
Purchasing supplies. Getting new clothes. Finding the new bus stop. There was undoubtedly a million things to do in preparation of this first week of school! But physical needs aren’t the only factors contributing to a successful school year. Join this family of educators, as they help our…
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Let's Start a Love Train
When adding to the Soundtrack of Our Faith, not every song has to be a classic hymn. Sometimes, a classic soul track like “Love Train” has the perfect message in the music. After all, God so loved the world that he sent His son (and each of us) into the world to bless and restore it. Let’s get on...
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Our Hope is Built
In the midst of negative news stories, rising COVID rates and your own personal crises — on what do you hang your hope. The hymn writer says: Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. What do you say? What are you building on or with today? Whatever you’re going...
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Greater Grace
Many people say thank you when they receive a gift. Some not so much. What is your reaction when you receive grace? Join Rev. Eleanor Colvin as she explains how to live as people of faith and people of grace in this world. "Greater Grace" - Rev. Eleanor Colvin Ephesians 2:8-9 and 2 Corinthians 12...
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The Soundtrack of our Faith
What is your go-to song to get motivated? What do you love about it -- the music, the lyrics or simply the mood it evokes? We all have songs that help us get the job done! But, I wonder, does the song change if "the job" is kingdom work? What music helps you do what God has called you to do? What...
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Manifest Destiny
America was built on the idea of Manifest Destiny — the notion of expanding one’s territory. But I wonder, what are the things of God that God would have us to desire more of? What does God want us to pursue with faithfulness and fidelity? Just imagine a world where manifest destiny meant…
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God Is Calling You to Love
Scripture tells us that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. One way that happens, is that those who love God choose to live in ways that show love to others. Not just when we're in the mood to love or when we feel others deserve love. Instead, we are called to follow...
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God's Word - Still Standing Tall!
A good coach can take a team from mediocre to magnificent — especially if the players are committed to learning the playbook. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is coaching the church at Corinth to become the best disciples — best team players for Christ — they can be. Likewise, the Word of God…
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God Sees Greatness in You!
What is the first thing you notice when you look in the mirror? A new gray hair? A pimple? Laugh lines? I wonder if you see what God sees? The Lord told Samuel: people look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks at the heart. God sees greatness in you! I hope you see it too. "God Sees…
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Is This Your King?!
Have you ever wanted something that was not necessarily what God wanted for you? If so, then you understand what the children of Israel were feeling when they asked Samuel to give them a king — so they could be like the other nations. Are you trying to be like other nations, other people? Are you...
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New Birth and New Blessings!
In this graduation season, I wonder if you can recall your favorite teacher of all time. Surely, they went the extra mile, and worked hard on their lesson plans — maybe even late into the night. Nicodemus was a Pharisee — teacher of the law — who went to Jesus late one night for answers that no…
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Spirit Fall Fresh
This week we celebrated the birth of the church -- known as Pentecost. It's important to remember Pentecost isn’t just a day – it’s a way of life! Each and every day, the Spirit of the Living God is falling fresh -- teaching us, guiding us, comforting us, and empowering us to be the church. Will...
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What Have You Heard?
In his final encounter with the disciples before Ascending to heaven, Jesus reminded us one last time of our calling and commission. As usual, the disciples’ attention was on their own questions, curiosities and desires. So, Jesus told them to focus! And get to work! Don’t just stand there —...
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First United Methodist Church published 110 Episodes from March 2020 - May 2022. The podcast received over 4,100 downloads since being published. Episodes include Sunday worship service, with praise, prayer, and spoken word. First United Methodist Church of College Station, Texas. Contact: [email protected]
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