Synopsis
Weekly sermons from Pastor Cam to help feed your mind, body, and soul. Rev Cameron St.Michael is a United Methodist Pastor in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.
Episodes
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God is Not Google
24/09/2023 Duration: 22minWe start our new series called “Theology Thoughts.” In it, we will be addressing various questions about our faith. Our first message is “God is Not Google.” Today we look at trying to understand God in an on-demand world and the need for patience. Our scripture readings come from Lamentations 3:17-33 and Romans 8:18-25.
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Cain & Abel
17/09/2023 Duration: 22minWe complete our series called “Back to School.” In it, we have been taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our final message is “Cain & Abel.” Today we look at two brothers and the many questions their story raises. Our scripture readings comes from Genesis 4.
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Furnace of Fire
10/09/2023 Duration: 23minWe continue our series called “Back to School.” In it, we will be taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our next message is “Furnace of Fire.” Today we look at the ordeal of 3 friends and an angry king. Our scripture readings comes from Daniel 3.
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A Wedding in Cana
03/09/2023 Duration: 15minWe continue our series called “Back to School.” In it, we will be taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our next message is “A Wedding in Cana.” Today we look at the details we may have missed in the miracle of water being turned into wine. Our scripture readings comes from John 2:1-11.
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Noah’s Flood
20/08/2023 Duration: 19minWe continue our series called “Back to School.” In it, we will be taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our next message is “Noah's Flood.” Today we look at the flood narrative and can find unexpected grace. Our scripture readings comes from Genesis 6-9.
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Reward & Punishment in Job
13/08/2023 Duration: 27minWe continue our series called “Back to School.” In it, we will be taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our next message is “Reward & Punishment in Job.” Today we look at the story of Job and at the difficult discussions surrounding reward and punishment. Our scripture readings comes from various sections of the Book of Job.
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Jonah is Angry
06/08/2023 Duration: 17minWe start our series called “Back to School.” In it, we will be taking a second look at lessons we may not have read since we were kids. Our first message is “Jonah is Angry.” Today we look at the story of Jonah and how Jonah is angry at his own success. Our scripture readings comes from various sections of Jonah 1-4.
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Pursuit of Wisdom
30/07/2023 Duration: 19minWe finish our series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our final message is “Pursuit of Wisdom.” Today we look at how our love of God and neighbor influences the way we interpret the Bible as we pursue wisdom. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 4:1-9; James 3:13-18; and Mark 12:28-34.
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God & Neighbor
23/07/2023 Duration: 17minWe continue our series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our next message is “God & Neighbor.” Today we look at how our love of God and neighbor is influenced by wisdom and how they are central to our faith. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 12:17-26; Galatians 5:13-18,22-26; and Luke 10:25-37.
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Being in Prayer
16/07/2023 Duration: 17minWe continue our series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our next message is “Being in Prayer.” Today we look at what it is we pray for and how we are to pray as an expression of our faith and wisdom. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 15:26-33; Philippians 1:3-11; and Luke 18:1-8.
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To Believe
09/07/2023 Duration: 16minWe continue our series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our next message is “To Believe.” Today we look at how we put our faith into action and the wisdom needed to understand the importance of living what we believe. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 9:7-12; James 2:8-17; and Matthew 9:18-31.
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Free to Care
02/07/2023 Duration: 16minWe begin our new series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our first message is “Free to Care.” Today we look at how we are called through the freedom we find in Christ to care about others. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 3:21-35; Philippians 2:1-11; and Luke 6:27-36.
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Amen
25/06/2023 Duration: 13minWe have a special message marking the end of the mission of the Lerna United Methodist Church. Today's message is “Amen.” We celebrate the life of the church and what comes next. We also recognize that there is a time for everything and what really matters. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Colossians 3:12-17; and Luke 12:22-34.
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Moved with Gifts
18/06/2023 Duration: 14minWe continue our current series called “The Spirit Moves.” In it, we will be looking at the Holy Spirit . Our next message is “Moved with Gifts.” Today we look at gifts of the Holy Spirit and the way we encourage each other as family. Our scripture readings come from 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 and Acts 19:1-7.
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Moved as One
04/06/2023 Duration: 14minWe continue our current series called “The Spirit Moves.” In it, we will be looking at the Holy Spirit . Our second message is “Moved as One.” Today we look at Trinity Sunday and the way that we are moved as one by the Spirit. Our scripture readings come from Matthew 28:16-20 and Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32. There will be no new message next week.
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Moved to Call
28/05/2023 Duration: 16minWe start our new series called “The Spirit Moves.” In it, we will be looking at the Holy Spirit . Our first message is “Moved to Call.” Today we look at Pentecost and the way that we are moved to call others by the Spirit. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23.
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Yours, Mine, and Ours
21/05/2023 Duration: 17minWe finish our after Easter series called “Easter People.” In it, we will be exploring how the resurrection changes us. Our last message is “Yours, Mine, and Ours.” Today we look at how we are united in Christ with purpose and responsibility. Our scripture readings come from 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 and John 17:1-11.
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One in Love
14/05/2023 Duration: 13minWe continue our after Easter series called “Easter People.” In it, we will be exploring how the resurrection changes us. Our next message is “One in Love.” Today we look at how we are joined in love and how we share love. Our scripture readings come from 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21,25-27.
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Finding the Way
07/05/2023 Duration: 17minWe begin our after Easter series called “Easter People.” In it, we will be exploring how the resurrection changes us. Our next message is “Finding the Way.” Today we look at seeking Christ to follow and the work that we do for God. Our scripture readings come from 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14.
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Stray Sheep
30/04/2023 Duration: 18minWe begin our after Easter series called “Easter People.” In it, we will be exploring how the resurrection changes us. Our next message is “Stray Sheep.” Today we look at Christ as the good shepherd caring for stray sheep. Our scripture readings come from 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-18.