Pastor Melissa's Messages

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Podcast by Pastor Melissa

Episode Date
Hope Rising: Fire of the Spirit
May 26, 2026
Hope Rising: Sent
May 18, 2026
Resurrection Stories: Mary
May 11, 2026
Resurrection Stories: Peter
May 04, 2026
Resurrection Stories: Thomas
Apr 27, 2026
Resurrection Stories: Is this real?
Apr 14, 2026
Welcome Home!
Apr 07, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 07, 2026
Following Jesus– The Promise
Mar 30, 2026
Following Jesus– The Reward
Mar 23, 2026
Following Jesus: The Cost
Mar 16, 2026
Following Jesus: The Challenge
Mar 09, 2026
Following Jesus: The Call
Mar 03, 2026
Following Jesus: The Invitation
Feb 23, 2026
Mardi Gras & an Invitation to Lent
Feb 16, 2026
Apostles Creed: We believe in the Holy Spirit
Feb 11, 2026
Apostles' Creed: We Believe in Jesus
Feb 03, 2026
Apostles Creed: We believe in God
Jan 26, 2026
Baptismal Renewal: Something in the Water
Jan 20, 2026
Star Words (2026)
Jan 13, 2026
Is it Over?
Jan 05, 2026
What the world needs now is more… Jesus (8:00pm)
Dec 27, 2025
What the world needs now is more… Jesus (4:00pm)
Dec 27, 2025
What the world needs now is more…Love
Dec 22, 2025
What the world needs now is more…Joy
Dec 15, 2025
What the world needs now is more…Peace
Dec 08, 2025
What the world needs now is more… Hope
Dec 01, 2025
Dearly Beloved – Gathering of One
Nov 24, 2025
Dearly Beloved – Gathering to Give Thanks
Nov 17, 2025
Dearly Beloved–Gathering for New Beginnings
Nov 10, 2025
Dearly Beloved– Gathering to Sit Shivah
Nov 03, 2025
Flourish... With Grace
Oct 27, 2025
Serving... With Grace
Oct 20, 2025
A Time for Everything– Wisdom from Ecclesiastes–Wisdom Rules
Sep 29, 2025
A Time for Everything– Wisdom from Ecclesiastes–Meaning of Life
Sep 22, 2025
A Time for Everything– Wisdom from Ecclesiastes– Meaningless
Sep 15, 2025
Revival: Three Simple Rules
Sep 01, 2025
Revival: Social Holiness
Aug 25, 2025
Revival: Be More Vile
Aug 18, 2025
Revival: Heart Strangely Warmed
Aug 13, 2025
Who is that? Esther
Jul 28, 2025
Who is that? Balaam
Jul 21, 2025
Who is that? Deborah
Jul 14, 2025
Who is that? Mephibosheth
Jul 07, 2025
Hebrews –The Course of Faith
Jun 30, 2025
Hebrews– Jesus is the Answer
Jun 23, 2025
Hebrews– Tired & Weary
Jun 16, 2025
Pentecost: It’s getting hot in here
Jun 09, 2025
Holy Spirit Promises
Jun 02, 2025
Women of Acts: Tabitha/Dorcas
May 26, 2025
Women of Acts: Priscilla
May 19, 2025
Women of Acts: Lydia
May 12, 2025
Women of Acts: Mary
May 05, 2025
On the Road Again
Apr 28, 2025
Notes in the Wilderness: Love Always Wins
Apr 21, 2025
Notes in the Wilderness: I’m still writing the story
Apr 14, 2025
Notes for the Wilderness: I am transforming you
Apr 07, 2025
Notes for the Wilderness: I haven’t left you alone
Mar 31, 2025
Notes for the Wilderness: I Am still claiming you
Mar 24, 2025
Notes for the Wilderness: I Am with you
Mar 17, 2025
Notes for the Wilderness: I hear your cry
Mar 10, 2025
Jesus Didn’t Say That: Who’s In/Who’s Out
Mar 03, 2025
Jesus Didn’t Say That: God won’t give you more than you can handle
Feb 24, 2025
Jesus Didn’t Say That: God helps those who help themselves
Feb 17, 2025
Forgiveness: Letting Go, Forgiving, Living
Feb 10, 2025
Forgiveness: Regret, Revenge, & Rejection
Feb 04, 2025
Forgiveness: Forgive & Forget?
Jan 27, 2025
Forgiveness: Who can be forgiven (and who can’t?)
Jan 21, 2025
Star words 2025
Jan 06, 2025
Angels Among Us: Do Not Be Afraid
Dec 27, 2024
Angels Among Us: This Will Be a Sign: #morelove
Dec 23, 2024
Angels Among Us: Do Not Be Afraid: #morejoy
Dec 16, 2024
Angels Among Us: Nothing Is Impossible: #morepeace
Dec 09, 2024
Aurora: The Coming of the Son
Dec 09, 2024
Angels Among Us: Make Ready a People: #morehope
Dec 02, 2024
Altars Everywhere: Presence & Prayers
Nov 25, 2024
Altars Everywhere: Entertaining Angels
Nov 18, 2024
Altars Everywhere: Paying Attention
Nov 11, 2024
Altars Everywhere: Waking up to Remember
Nov 04, 2024
We are… People of Blessing
Oct 28, 2024
We are… People of Healing
Oct 21, 2024
We are… People of God’s Mission
Oct 15, 2024
We are...Beloved Children
Sep 30, 2024
How to Christian: Prayer
Sep 23, 2024
How to Christian: Worship
Sep 16, 2024
How to Christian: Grace
Sep 09, 2024
How to Christian: Communion
Sep 02, 2024
How to Christian: Jesus/Salvation
Aug 26, 2024
How to Christian: Baptism
Aug 19, 2024
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of Dolly Parton
Aug 12, 2024
Songs of Faith: In The Garden
Jul 29, 2024
Songs of Faith: Amazing Grace
Jul 22, 2024
Songs of Faith: O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
Jul 15, 2024
Songs of Faith: How Great Thou Art
Jul 08, 2024
Ordinary Saints John Wesley
Jul 01, 2024
Ordinary Saints: Mr. Rogers
Jun 24, 2024
Church Words: Trinity (05/26/2024)
May 28, 2024
Pentecost: Make a Wish (05/19/2024)
May 20, 2024
Women of Faith: Woman Of Valor (05/12/2024)
May 13, 2024
Women of Faith: Woman At The Well (05/05/2024)
May 06, 2024
Women of Faith: Miriam 04/28/2024
Apr 29, 2024
Women of Faith: Rachel & Leah (04/21/2024)
Apr 22, 2024
Resurrection At The Table
Apr 01, 2024
Sunrise Service: Blessed are we who hope
Apr 01, 2024
At the Table... At The Temple
Mar 25, 2024
At the Table: With Zacchaeus
Mar 18, 2024
At the Table with Pharisees
Mar 11, 2024
At the Table with Martha And Mary
Mar 04, 2024
At the Table...With 5000
Feb 26, 2024
At the Table: With Levi
Feb 19, 2024
Mardi Gras
Feb 12, 2024
Faith Matters: James 4 & 5
Feb 06, 2024
Faith Matters: James 3
Jan 31, 2024
Faith Matters: James 2
Jan 22, 2024
Faith Matters: James 1
Jan 16, 2024
Star Words
Jan 03, 2024
God With Us
Dec 26, 2023
Architecture Of Love
Dec 26, 2023
Uninvited Joy
Dec 18, 2023
Peace Among Chaos
Dec 11, 2023
Bless the Advent We Actually Have: Hope As Protest
Dec 04, 2023
Grateful For Life
Nov 20, 2023
Grateful For Gifts
Nov 13, 2023
Grateful For The Saints
Nov 06, 2023
Singing Is A Practice
Oct 30, 2023
Prayer Is A Practice
Oct 23, 2023
Grieving Is A Practice
Oct 16, 2023
Faith Is A Practice
Oct 09, 2023
Joy: Characteristics Of Joy
Sep 25, 2023
Obstacles To Joy
Sep 18, 2023
Joy- True Joy
Sep 11, 2023
Peace Be Still
Sep 04, 2023
I’ve been meaning to ask…Where do we go from here?
Aug 27, 2023
I’ve been meaning to ask…What do you need?
Aug 21, 2023
I’ve been meaning to ask…Where does it hurt?
Aug 14, 2023
Where Are You From
Aug 07, 2023
First Words: John
Jul 31, 2023
First Words: Luke
Jul 17, 2023
First Words: Matthew
Jul 09, 2023
First Words :Mark
Jul 08, 2023
There Was Jesus
Jun 12, 2023
Beloved Child
Jun 05, 2023
Remember to be fired up
May 30, 2023
Practicing: Faith
May 22, 2023
Practicing: Love
May 15, 2023
Practicing peace
May 08, 2023
Practicing hope
May 01, 2023
#blessed: Blessed are Those Who Hope Still
Apr 10, 2023
#blessed: Blessed are those who mourn
Mar 31, 2023
#Blessed: Blessed are those who feel alone
Mar 22, 2023
#blessed: Blessed are those who suffer
Mar 13, 2023
Blessed are the Curious
Mar 08, 2023
Blessed are the Imperfect
Feb 27, 2023
Blessed are the Fragile
Feb 23, 2023
For Such a Time As This: Esther 9-10
Feb 23, 2023
For Such a Time As This: Esther 5-8
Feb 13, 2023
For Such a Time As This: Esther 1-4
Feb 07, 2023
Blessed Are...
Feb 07, 2023
Fish for People
Jan 23, 2023
Rev. Larry Thomson-- Leaving a Legacy of Kindness
Jan 23, 2023
Tear Open the Heavens Rev. Pam Rossmiller
Jan 09, 2023
Star Words 2023
Jan 09, 2023
Angels Among Us: More Hospitality
Dec 26, 2022
Angels Among Us: More Christmas
Dec 26, 2022
Angels Among Us: More Love
Dec 26, 2022
Angels Among Us: More Joy
Dec 16, 2022
Angels Among Us: More Peace
Dec 09, 2022
Angels Among Us: More Hope
Nov 28, 2022
Thanksgiving: Thanks A Lot
Nov 28, 2022
Rev. Larry Thomson- Are You Thankful?
Nov 21, 2022
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of Faith UMC
Nov 07, 2022
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of John Wesley
Oct 31, 2022
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of Aretha Franklin
Oct 29, 2022
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of Dolly Parton
Oct 17, 2022
Ordinary Saints: The Theology of Mr. Rogers;
Oct 11, 2022
World Communion
Oct 03, 2022
Ordinary Miracles– Mud
Sep 26, 2022
Ordinary Miracles– Bread
Sep 21, 2022
Ordinary Miracles– Water
Sep 12, 2022
Peace, Be Still
Sep 10, 2022
Songs of Faith: Amazing Grace
Sep 10, 2022
Songs of Faith: It is Well
Aug 23, 2022
Songs of Faith: In the Garden
Aug 20, 2022
Songs of Faith: How Great Thou Art
Aug 09, 2022
Songs of Faith: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Aug 04, 2022
Casting Out an Unclean Spirit
Jul 25, 2022
Who’s Who in the Bible?:Lydia
Jul 22, 2022
Who's Who in the Bible: Gideon
Jul 11, 2022
Who’s who in the Bible? Mephibosheth
Jul 09, 2022
Who’s who in the Bible? Samson
Jun 28, 2022
Who’s who in the Bible? Deborah
Jun 20, 2022
Who’s who in the Bible? Saul/Paul
Jun 20, 2022
Pentecost
Jun 06, 2022
Ascension
Jun 06, 2022
Come Over and Help!-- Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer
May 23, 2022
Salt & Light
May 16, 2022
Blessed Are...
May 09, 2022
How Great is Your Faith?
May 09, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Resurrection
Apr 18, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Presence
Apr 12, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Way
Apr 05, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Lord
Mar 28, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Savior
Mar 20, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Teacher
Mar 14, 2022
Ash Wednesday Sermon
Mar 06, 2022
Freeing Jesus: Friend
Mar 06, 2022
Pastor Larry Thomson
Feb 28, 2022
Tough Words: I'm Sorry/I Forgive You
Feb 21, 2022
Tough Words: I Love You
Feb 14, 2022
Disruptions: Jonah 4
Feb 07, 2022
Disruptions: Jonah 3
Jan 31, 2022
Disruptions: Jonah 2
Jan 24, 2022
Disruptions: Jonah 1
Jan 22, 2022
Now the Work of Christmas Begins -- Rev. Larry Thomson
Jan 10, 2022
Star Words 2022
Jan 03, 2022
Aurora: The Coming of the Son: Seen in Darkness
Dec 27, 2021
Aurora: The Coming of the Son: Gratitude
Dec 20, 2021
Aurora: The Coming of the Son: Creativity
Dec 13, 2021
Aurora: The Coming of the Son: Control
Dec 06, 2021
Aurora: The Coming of the Son: Comfort
Nov 29, 2021
Thanksgiving: Prayer, Bread, Thanks
Nov 29, 2021
When it is hard to give thanks: Pastor Larry Thomson
Nov 22, 2021
In the Future
Nov 15, 2021
All Saints Day: Love One Another
Nov 08, 2021
Justice & Mercy: Staying Grounded
Nov 03, 2021
Justice & Mercy: What is Mercy?
Oct 29, 2021
Justice & Mercy: What is Justice?
Oct 18, 2021
For the Beauty of the Earth
Oct 11, 2021
Joy: Characteristics of Joy
Oct 04, 2021
Joy: Obstacles to Joy
Sep 20, 2021
Joy: True Joy
Sep 13, 2021
Sabbath
Sep 07, 2021
Weird Stories: Eutychus
Aug 30, 2021
Weird Stories: Jesus & the Fig Tree
Aug 26, 2021
Weird: Balaam & the Donkey
Aug 16, 2021
Weird Stories: Elisha & the She-Bears
Aug 09, 2021
Weird stories: Lot’s Wife
Aug 07, 2021
Sunday School Stories Growing Up: Paul & Silas
Jul 28, 2021
Sunday School Stories Growing Up: Zaccheus
Jul 28, 2021
Sunday School Stories Growing Up-- David & Goliath
Jul 12, 2021
Sunday School Stories Growing Up-- Noah’s Ark
Jul 12, 2021
Emmy Kubatzke: Sermon
Jul 12, 2021
Pastor Larry Thomson: Father's Day Sermon
Jul 12, 2021
EPHAPIC
Jun 16, 2021
The Greatest Teacher
Jun 16, 2021
Finding Joy: Wonder & Awe
May 31, 2021
Finding Joy: Church
May 31, 2021
Sermon: What are we to make of the Ascension?
May 31, 2021
Finding Joy: Included
May 10, 2021
Finding Joy: Joy Complete
May 03, 2021
Taste & See: Doubting Who?
May 01, 2021
Taste & See: Luke's Account
May 01, 2021
Pastor Larry Thomson: Resurrection Living on this side of Easter
May 01, 2021
Easter: Resurrection
May 01, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark--Wilderness Stories: Palm Sunday
Apr 01, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark-- Wilderness Stories: Jesus Transfiguration
Mar 22, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark: Wilderness Stories: Jesus Tempted
Mar 15, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark: Wilderness Stories: Bronze Snakes
Mar 08, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark: Wilderness Stories: Jacob
Mar 01, 2021
Learning to Walk in the Dark: Wilderness Stories: Hagar
Feb 23, 2021
Love is...
Feb 15, 2021
Bishop John Hopkins- -Can You Recognize Jesus
Feb 08, 2021
Rev. Nicole Cox Sermon-- Kingdom of God
Feb 01, 2021
Glenn Wagner - Sermon
Feb 01, 2021
Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer: Jesus is Calling
Jan 21, 2021
Rev. Larry Thomson: Baptism of the Lord
Jan 21, 2021
Star Words (2021)
Jan 04, 2021
Hello, My Name is... prince of Peace
Dec 21, 2020
Hello, My Name is... Mighty God
Dec 19, 2020
Hello, My Name is... Wonderful Counselor
Dec 07, 2020
Hello, My Name is... Everlasting Father
Dec 07, 2020
Finding, Seeking, Creating: Saints
Dec 02, 2020
Finding, Seeking, Creating: Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2020
Finding, Seeking, Creating: Peace
Nov 16, 2020
Finding, Seeking, Creating: Joy
Nov 09, 2020
Tell Me a Story: Invited Guests
Oct 26, 2020
Tell Me a Story: Wicked Tenants
Oct 24, 2020
Tell Me a Story: Lost Sheep
Oct 12, 2020
Tell Me a Story: The Persistent Widow
Oct 05, 2020
Rev. Larry Thomson: Faith in the Storms of Life
Sep 28, 2020
Prophetic Imagination: What Could Be?
Sep 26, 2020
Prophetic Imagination: What is the meaning of life?
Sep 13, 2020
Prophetic Imagination: Lament & Grieve
Sep 13, 2020
Living the Questions: When is the end of the world?
Aug 31, 2020
Living the Questions: Why do Bad Things Happen?
Aug 24, 2020
Living the Questions: What is God's judgement? Does God discipline?
Aug 17, 2020
Living the Questions: Who Has it Right about God?
Aug 10, 2020
Living the Questions: How do I discern God's Messages
Aug 03, 2020
Showing Compassion in a World of Hurt-- Larry Thomson
Jul 27, 2020
How Do We Pray Part 3
Jul 20, 2020
How Do We Pray--Part 2
Jul 13, 2020
How Do We Pray?
Jul 11, 2020
Rhythm of the Heart: Creation
Jun 29, 2020
Rhythm of the Heart: Connection
Jun 22, 2020
Rhythm of the Heart: Healing
Jun 22, 2020
Rhythm of the Heart: Rest
Jun 08, 2020
Food for Thought: Smore's
Jun 08, 2020
Food for Thought: Bread
May 25, 2020
Food for Thought: Casseroles
May 17, 2020
Food for Thought: Cakes
May 10, 2020
Facing the Future with Faith
May 04, 2020
The Other Side of Easter (The Messy Side of Life)
Apr 20, 2020
Easter Sunday Service
Apr 13, 2020
Palm Sunday Service
Apr 06, 2020
Look for Hope
Mar 30, 2020
Perfect Love > Fear
Mar 22, 2020
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Zacchaeus
Mar 16, 2020
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Casting Out Demons
Mar 08, 2020
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Baptism
Mar 02, 2020
Ash Wednesday Reflections
Feb 27, 2020