Welcome to Epworth UMC in Toledo, OH. Join us Saturdays at 4:30 and Sunday mornings at 8:30, 9:45, or 11:00 for worship. Visit us at www.epworth.com https://epworth.com en https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2020/01/24/10/33/17/dbafe0b3-cf4d-4ea6-9fc7-d8b615780ae8/Epworth%20Church%20Logo%20White_600px.png https://www.epworth.com info@epworth.com (Epworth UMC Toledo) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:30:21 -0500 hourly 1 Growing within and reaching out Epworth UMC Welcome to Epworth UMC in Toledo, OH. Join us every Sunday morning at 8:30, 9:45, or 11:00 for worship. Visit us at www.epworth.com no Copyright 2026 Epworth,UMC,Toledo,OH,Doug,Damron,Dave,Pettengill,Beth,Irwin,Ottawa,Hillsinfo@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2026-01-25-a-world-otherwise https://www.epworth.com/media/2026-01-25-a-world-otherwise The Meaning of Faith 11Now faith is the assuranceof things hoped for, the convictionof things not seen.2Indeed, by faithour ancestors received approval.3By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 7When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven,may your name be revered as holy.10May your kingdom come.May your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.11Give us today our daily bread.12And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.13And do not bring us to the time of trial,but rescue us from the evil one. 14For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,15but if you do not forgive others,neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Podcasts Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Rev. Liz Trigg The Meaning of Faith 11Now faith is the assuranceof things hoped for, the convictionof things not seen.2Indeed, by faithour ancestors received approval.3By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 7When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven,may your name be revered as holy.10May your kingdom come.May your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.11Give us today our daily bread.12And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.13And do not bring us to the time of trial,but rescue us from the evil one. 14For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,15but if you do not forgive others,neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. false A World Otherwise The Meaning of Faith 11Now faith is the assuranceof things hoped for, the convictionof things not seen.2Indeed, by faithour ancestors received approval.3By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 7When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven,may your name be revered as holy.10May your kingdom come.May your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.11Give us today our daily bread.12And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.13And do not bring us to the time of trial,but rescue us from the evil one. 14For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,15but if you do not forgive others,neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1158024915?fl=ip&fe=ec info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-16-sharing-gifts https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-16-sharing-gifts Elisha Raises the Shunammites Son 8One day Elisha was passing through Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to have a meal. So whenever he passed that way, he would stop there for a meal.9She said to her husband, Look, I am sure that this man who regularly passes our way is a holy man of God.10Let us make a small roof chamber with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that he can stay there whenever he comes to us. 11One day when he came there, he went up to the chamber and lay down there.12He said to his servant Gehazi, Call the Shunammite woman. When he had called her, she stood before him.13He said to him, Say to her: Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army? She answered, I live among my own people.14He said, What then may be done for her? Gehazi answered, Well, she has no son, and her husband is old. 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Podcasts Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Elisha Raises the Shunammites Son 8One day Elisha was passing through Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to have a meal. So whenever he passed that way, he would stop there for a meal.9She said to her husband, Look, I am sure that this man who regularly passes our way is a holy man of God.10Let us make a small roof chamber with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that he can stay there whenever he comes to us. 11One day when he came there, he went up to the chamber and lay down there.12He said to his servant Gehazi, Call the Shunammite woman. When he had called her, she stood before him.13He said to him, Say to her: Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army? She answered, I live among my own people.14He said, What then may be done for her? Gehazi answered, Well, she has no son, and her husband is old. 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. false Sharing Gifts Elisha Raises the Shunammites Son 8One day Elisha was passing through Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to have a meal. So whenever he passed that way, he would stop there for a meal.9She said to her husband, Look, I am sure that this man who regularly passes our way is a holy man of God.10Let us make a small roof chamber with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that he can stay there whenever he comes to us. 11One day when he came there, he went up to the chamber and lay down there.12He said to his servant Gehazi, Call the Shunammite woman. When he had called her, she stood before him.13He said to him, Say to her: Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army? She answered, I live among my own people.14He said, What then may be done for her? Gehazi answered, Well, she has no son, and her husband is old. 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1163687131?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-09-gratitude https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-09-gratitude 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, I thought that for me he would surely come out and stand and call on the name of theLordhis God and would wave his hand over the spot and cure the skin disease!12Are not Abanaand Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean? He turned and went away in a rage.13But his servants approached and said to him, Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, Wash, and be clean?14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. 15Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel; please accept a present from your servant. 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Podcasts Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, I thought that for me he would surely come out and stand and call on the name of theLordhis God and would wave his hand over the spot and cure the skin disease!12Are not Abanaand Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean? He turned and went away in a rage.13But his servants approached and said to him, Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, Wash, and be clean?14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. 15Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel; please accept a present from your servant. 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. false Gratitude 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, I thought that for me he would surely come out and stand and call on the name of theLordhis God and would wave his hand over the spot and cure the skin disease!12Are not Abanaand Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean? He turned and went away in a rage.13But his servants approached and said to him, Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, Wash, and be clean?14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. 15Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel; please accept a present from your servant. 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1163671774?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-02-generosity https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-11-02-generosity 8Then Boaz said to Ruth, Now listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women.9Keep your eyes on the field that is being reaped and follow behind them. I have ordered the young men not to bother you. If you get thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.10Then she fell prostrate, with her face to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found favor in your sight, that you should take notice of me, when I am a foreigner?11But Boaz answered her, All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told me, how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before.12May theLordreward you for your deeds, and may you have a full reward from theLord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge!13Then she said, May I continue to find favor in your sight, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, even though I am not one of your servants. 14At mealtime Boaz said to her, Come here and eat some of this bread and dip your morsel in the sour wine. So she sat beside the reapers, and he heaped up for her some parched grain. She ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over.15When she got up to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, Let her glean even among the standing sheaves, and do not reproach her.16You must also pull out some handfuls for her from the bundles and leave them for her to glean, and do not rebuke her. 7Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Podcasts Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 8Then Boaz said to Ruth, Now listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women.9Keep your eyes on the field that is being reaped and follow behind them. I have ordered the young men not to bother you. If you get thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.10Then she fell prostrate, with her face to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found favor in your sight, that you should take notice of me, when I am a foreigner?11But Boaz answered her, All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told me, how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before.12May theLordreward you for your deeds, and may you have a full reward from theLord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge!13Then she said, May I continue to find favor in your sight, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, even though I am not one of your servants. 14At mealtime Boaz said to her, Come here and eat some of this bread and dip your morsel in the sour wine. So she sat beside the reapers, and he heaped up for her some parched grain. She ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over.15When she got up to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, Let her glean even among the standing sheaves, and do not reproach her.16You must also pull out some handfuls for her from the bundles and leave them for her to glean, and do not rebuke her. 7Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. false Generosity 8Then Boaz said to Ruth, Now listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women.9Keep your eyes on the field that is being reaped and follow behind them. I have ordered the young men not to bother you. If you get thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.10Then she fell prostrate, with her face to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found favor in your sight, that you should take notice of me, when I am a foreigner?11But Boaz answered her, All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told me, how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before.12May theLordreward you for your deeds, and may you have a full reward from theLord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge!13Then she said, May I continue to find favor in your sight, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, even though I am not one of your servants. 14At mealtime Boaz said to her, Come here and eat some of this bread and dip your morsel in the sour wine. So she sat beside the reapers, and he heaped up for her some parched grain. She ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over.15When she got up to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, Let her glean even among the standing sheaves, and do not reproach her.16You must also pull out some handfuls for her from the bundles and leave them for her to glean, and do not rebuke her. 7Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1158987941?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-26-growing-in-faith https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-26-growing-in-faith The Widow of Zarephath 8Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying,9Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there, for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.12But she said, As theLordyour God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.13Elijah said to her, Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said, but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.14For thus says theLordthe God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that theLordsends rain on the earth.15She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days.16The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of theLordthat he spoke by Elijah. 10He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us, Podcasts Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson The Widow of Zarephath 8Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying,9Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there, for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.12But she said, As theLordyour God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.13Elijah said to her, Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said, but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.14For thus says theLordthe God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that theLordsends rain on the earth.15She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days.16The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of theLordthat he spoke by Elijah. 10He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us, false Growing in Faith The Widow of Zarephath 8Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying,9Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there, for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.12But she said, As theLordyour God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.13Elijah said to her, Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said, but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.14For thus says theLordthe God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that theLordsends rain on the earth.15She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days.16The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of theLordthat he spoke by Elijah. 10He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us,Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1158883639?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-19-faith-in-action https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-19-faith-in-action Birth and Youth of Moses 2Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman.2The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months.3When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it among the reeds on the bank of the river.4His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him. 5The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to bring it.6When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying, and she took pity on him. This must be one of the Hebrews children, she said.7Then his sister said to Pharaohs daughter, Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?8Pharaohs daughter said to her, Yes. So the girl went and called the childs mother.9Pharaohs daughter said to her, Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your wages. So the woman took the child and nursed it.10When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaohs daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses,because, she said, I drew him out of the water. 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith workingthrough love. Podcasts Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Birth and Youth of Moses 2Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman.2The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months.3When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it among the reeds on the bank of the river.4His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him. 5The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to bring it.6When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying, and she took pity on him. This must be one of the Hebrews children, she said.7Then his sister said to Pharaohs daughter, Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?8Pharaohs daughter said to her, Yes. So the girl went and called the childs mother.9Pharaohs daughter said to her, Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your wages. So the woman took the child and nursed it.10When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaohs daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses,because, she said, I drew him out of the water. 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith workingthrough love. false Faith in Action Birth and Youth of Moses 2Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman.2The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months.3When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it among the reeds on the bank of the river.4His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him. 5The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to bring it.6When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying, and she took pity on him. This must be one of the Hebrews children, she said.7Then his sister said to Pharaohs daughter, Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?8Pharaohs daughter said to her, Yes. So the girl went and called the childs mother.9Pharaohs daughter said to her, Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your wages. So the woman took the child and nursed it.10When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaohs daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses,because, she said, I drew him out of the water. 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith workingthrough love.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1140542563 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-12-handprints https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-12-handprints Jonathans Covenant with David 18When Davidhad finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.2Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his fathers house.3Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul.4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David and his armor and even his sword and his bow and his belt.5David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; as a result, Saul set him over the army. And all the people, even the servants of Saul, approved. Podcasts Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Jonathans Covenant with David 18When Davidhad finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.2Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his fathers house.3Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul.4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David and his armor and even his sword and his bow and his belt.5David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; as a result, Saul set him over the army. And all the people, even the servants of Saul, approved. false Handprints Jonathans Covenant with David 18When Davidhad finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.2Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his fathers house.3Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul.4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David and his armor and even his sword and his bow and his belt.5David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; as a result, Saul set him over the army. And all the people, even the servants of Saul, approved.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1127322454?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-05-the-ministry-of-presence https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-05-the-ministry-of-presence Jobs Three Friends 11Now when Jobs three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his homeEliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to go and console and comfort him.12When they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him, and they raised their voices and wept aloud; they tore their robes and threw dust in the air upon their heads.13They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great. Podcasts Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Jobs Three Friends 11Now when Jobs three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his homeEliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to go and console and comfort him.12When they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him, and they raised their voices and wept aloud; they tore their robes and threw dust in the air upon their heads.13They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great. false The Ministry of Presence Jobs Three Friends 11Now when Jobs three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his homeEliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to go and console and comfort him.12When they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him, and they raised their voices and wept aloud; they tore their robes and threw dust in the air upon their heads.13They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1125273482 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-05-home-and-heart https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-10-05-home-and-heart 4Thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:5Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce.6Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease.7But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to theLordon its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.8For thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to your dreams that you dream,9for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says theLord. 10For thus says theLord: Only when Babylons seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place.11For surely I know the plans I have for you, says theLord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.12Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.13When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart,14I will let you find me, says theLord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says theLord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile. Podcasts Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 4Thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:5Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce.6Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease.7But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to theLordon its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.8For thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to your dreams that you dream,9for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says theLord. 10For thus says theLord: Only when Babylons seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place.11For surely I know the plans I have for you, says theLord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.12Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.13When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart,14I will let you find me, says theLord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says theLord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile. false Home and Heart 4Thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:5Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce.6Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease.7But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to theLordon its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.8For thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to your dreams that you dream,9for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says theLord. 10For thus says theLord: Only when Babylons seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place.11For surely I know the plans I have for you, says theLord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.12Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.13When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart,14I will let you find me, says theLord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says theLord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1125240250 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-21-do-the-scriptures https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-21-do-the-scriptures Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you.20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.21Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. Podcasts Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Liz Trigg Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you.20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.21Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. false Do the Scriptures Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you.20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.21Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1123373453 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-14-friendship https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-14-friendship Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law 6Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that theLordhad considered his people and given them food.7So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah.8But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Go back each of you to your mothers house. May theLorddeal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.9TheLordgrant that you may find security, each of you in the house of your husband. Then she kissed them, and they wept aloud.10They said to her, No, we will return with you to your people.11But Naomi said, Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?12Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons,13would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of theLordhas turned against me.14Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. 15So she said, Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.16But Ruth said, Do not press me to leave you,to turn back from following you!Where you go, I will go;where you lodge, I will lodge;your people shall be my peopleand your God my God.17Where you die, I will die,and there will I be buried.May theLorddo thus to me,and more as well,if even death parts me from you! 18When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. Podcasts Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law 6Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that theLordhad considered his people and given them food.7So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah.8But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Go back each of you to your mothers house. May theLorddeal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.9TheLordgrant that you may find security, each of you in the house of your husband. Then she kissed them, and they wept aloud.10They said to her, No, we will return with you to your people.11But Naomi said, Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?12Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons,13would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of theLordhas turned against me.14Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. 15So she said, Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.16But Ruth said, Do not press me to leave you,to turn back from following you!Where you go, I will go;where you lodge, I will lodge;your people shall be my peopleand your God my God.17Where you die, I will die,and there will I be buried.May theLorddo thus to me,and more as well,if even death parts me from you! 18When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. false Friendship Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law 6Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that theLordhad considered his people and given them food.7So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah.8But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Go back each of you to your mothers house. May theLorddeal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.9TheLordgrant that you may find security, each of you in the house of your husband. Then she kissed them, and they wept aloud.10They said to her, No, we will return with you to your people.11But Naomi said, Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?12Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons,13would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of theLordhas turned against me.14Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. 15So she said, Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.16But Ruth said, Do not press me to leave you,to turn back from following you!Where you go, I will go;where you lodge, I will lodge;your people shall be my peopleand your God my God.17Where you die, I will die,and there will I be buried.May theLorddo thus to me,and more as well,if even death parts me from you! 18When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1121341873 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-07-pressing-forward https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-09-07-pressing-forward Pressing toward the Goal 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal, but I press on to lay hold of that for which Christhas laid hold of me.13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid holdof it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenlycall of God in Christ Jesus.15Let those of us, then, who are maturethink this way, and if you think differently about anything, this, too, God will reveal to you.16Only let us hold fast to what we have attained. Podcasts Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Pressing toward the Goal 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal, but I press on to lay hold of that for which Christhas laid hold of me.13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid holdof it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenlycall of God in Christ Jesus.15Let those of us, then, who are maturethink this way, and if you think differently about anything, this, too, God will reveal to you.16Only let us hold fast to what we have attained. false Pressing Forward Pressing toward the Goal 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal, but I press on to lay hold of that for which Christhas laid hold of me.13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid holdof it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenlycall of God in Christ Jesus.15Let those of us, then, who are maturethink this way, and if you think differently about anything, this, too, God will reveal to you.16Only let us hold fast to what we have attained.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1120275917 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-31-journeying-together https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-31-journeying-together The Walk to Emmaus 13Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven milesfrom Jerusalem,14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them,16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.17And he said to them, What are you discussing with each other while you walk along? They stood still, looking sad.18Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?19He asked them, What things? They replied, The things about Jesus of Nazareth,who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him.21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.22Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,23and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.25Then he said to them, Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared!26Was it not necessary that the Messiahshould suffer these things and then enter into his glory?27Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. 28As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on.29But they urged him strongly, saying, Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over. So he went in to stay with them.30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight.32They said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within uswhile he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?33That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.34They were saying, The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!35Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Podcasts Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Liz Trigg The Walk to Emmaus 13Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven milesfrom Jerusalem,14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them,16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.17And he said to them, What are you discussing with each other while you walk along? They stood still, looking sad.18Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?19He asked them, What things? They replied, The things about Jesus of Nazareth,who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him.21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.22Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,23and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.25Then he said to them, Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared!26Was it not necessary that the Messiahshould suffer these things and then enter into his glory?27Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. 28As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on.29But they urged him strongly, saying, Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over. So he went in to stay with them.30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight.32They said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within uswhile he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?33That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.34They were saying, The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!35Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. false Journeying Together The Walk to Emmaus 13Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven milesfrom Jerusalem,14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them,16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.17And he said to them, What are you discussing with each other while you walk along? They stood still, looking sad.18Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?19He asked them, What things? They replied, The things about Jesus of Nazareth,who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him.21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.22Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,23and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.25Then he said to them, Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared!26Was it not necessary that the Messiahshould suffer these things and then enter into his glory?27Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. 28As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on.29But they urged him strongly, saying, Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over. So he went in to stay with them.30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight.32They said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within uswhile he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?33That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.34They were saying, The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!35Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-24-the-potter-and-the-clay https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-24-the-potter-and-the-clay The Potter and the Clay 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from theLord:2Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words. 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. 5 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 6Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says theLord. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. Podcasts Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson The Potter and the Clay 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from theLord:2Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words. 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. 5 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 6Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says theLord. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. false The Potter and the Clay The Potter and the Clay 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from theLord:2Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words. 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. 5 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 6Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says theLord. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1117964240 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-17-the-good-shepard https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-17-the-good-shepard 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.12The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep.14I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,15just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again.18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father. Podcasts Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.12The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep.14I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,15just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again.18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father. false The Good Shepard 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.12The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep.14I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,15just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again.18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father. Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1117286822 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-10-letting-go-of-worry https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-10-letting-go-of-worry Do Not Worry 25Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin,29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of Godand hisrighteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Podcasts Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Do Not Worry 25Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin,29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of Godand hisrighteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. false Letting Go of Worry Do Not Worry 25Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin,29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of Godand hisrighteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1112436354 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-03-divine-use-of-the-unlikely https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-08-03-divine-use-of-the-unlikely 10Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. He answered, Here I am, Lord.11The Lord said to him, Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying,12and he has seen in a visiona man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,14and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.15But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel;16I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.17So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Sauland said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.18And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized,19and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Podcasts Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 10Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. He answered, Here I am, Lord.11The Lord said to him, Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying,12and he has seen in a visiona man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,14and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.15But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel;16I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.17So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Sauland said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.18And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized,19and after taking some food, he regained his strength. false Divine Use of the Unlikely 10Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. He answered, Here I am, Lord.11The Lord said to him, Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying,12and he has seen in a visiona man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,14and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.15But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel;16I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.17So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Sauland said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.18And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized,19and after taking some food, he regained his strength.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1112422121 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-27-that-nothing-may-be-lost https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-27-that-nothing-may-be-lost Feeding the Five Thousand 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do.7Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peters brother, said to him,9There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?10Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was a great deal of grass in the place, so theysat down, about five thousand in all.11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Feeding the Five Thousand 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do.7Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peters brother, said to him,9There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?10Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was a great deal of grass in the place, so theysat down, about five thousand in all.11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. false That Nothing May Be Lost Feeding the Five Thousand 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do.7Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peters brother, said to him,9There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?10Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was a great deal of grass in the place, so theysat down, about five thousand in all.11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1105638318 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-20-the-rusted-mailbox https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-20-the-rusted-mailbox Gods Reply to the Prophets Complaint 2I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say to meand what hewill answer concerning my complaint.2Then theLordanswered me and said:Write the vision;make it plain on tablets,so that a runner may read it.3For there is still a vision for the appointed time;it speaks of the end and does not lie.If it seems to tarry, wait for it;it will surely come; it will not delay.4Look at the proud!Their spirit is not right in them,but the righteous live by their faith. Gods Love in Christ Jesus 38For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,39nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Podcasts Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Gods Reply to the Prophets Complaint 2I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say to meand what hewill answer concerning my complaint.2Then theLordanswered me and said:Write the vision;make it plain on tablets,so that a runner may read it.3For there is still a vision for the appointed time;it speaks of the end and does not lie.If it seems to tarry, wait for it;it will surely come; it will not delay.4Look at the proud!Their spirit is not right in them,but the righteous live by their faith. Gods Love in Christ Jesus 38For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,39nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. false The Rusted Mailbox Gods Reply to the Prophets Complaint 2I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say to meand what hewill answer concerning my complaint.2Then theLordanswered me and said:Write the vision;make it plain on tablets,so that a runner may read it.3For there is still a vision for the appointed time;it speaks of the end and does not lie.If it seems to tarry, wait for it;it will surely come; it will not delay.4Look at the proud!Their spirit is not right in them,but the righteous live by their faith. Gods Love in Christ Jesus 38For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,39nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1103609646 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-13-thriving-in-the-gardener-s-hands https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-13-thriving-in-the-gardener-s-hands The Vine and the Branches 15I amthe true vine,and my Father is the gardener.2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,while every branch that does bear fruithe prunesso that it will be even more fruitful.3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.4Remain in me, as I also remain in you.No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;apart from me you can do nothing.6If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. Podcasts Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson The Vine and the Branches 15I amthe true vine,and my Father is the gardener.2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,while every branch that does bear fruithe prunesso that it will be even more fruitful.3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.4Remain in me, as I also remain in you.No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;apart from me you can do nothing.6If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. false Thriving in the Gardener's Hands The Vine and the Branches 15I amthe true vine,and my Father is the gardener.2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,while every branch that does bear fruithe prunesso that it will be even more fruitful.3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.4Remain in me, as I also remain in you.No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;apart from me you can do nothing.6If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1101690066 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-13-road-trip-retelling-the-damascus-road-story https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-07-13-road-trip-retelling-the-damascus-road-story Podcasts Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson false Road Trip: Retelling the Damascus Road Story Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1099818140 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-29-hope-in-a-world-of-turmoil https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-29-hope-in-a-world-of-turmoil Future Glory 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God,20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope21that the creation itself will be set free from its enslavement to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together as it suffers together the pains of labor,23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.24For inhope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees?25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Podcasts Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Future Glory 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God,20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope21that the creation itself will be set free from its enslavement to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together as it suffers together the pains of labor,23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.24For inhope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees?25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. false Hope in a World of Turmoil Future Glory 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God,20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope21that the creation itself will be set free from its enslavement to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together as it suffers together the pains of labor,23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.24For inhope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees?25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1097933175 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-22-the-church-that-stands-on-truth-not-trends https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-22-the-church-that-stands-on-truth-not-trends 10He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)11And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,13until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;14so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles.15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Podcasts Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 10He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)11And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,13until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;14so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles.15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, false The Church That Stands on Truth, Not Trends 10He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)11And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,13until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;14so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles.15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1096064492 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-15-faithfulness-in-the-face-of-opposition https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-15-faithfulness-in-the-face-of-opposition 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith. Podcasts Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith. false Faithfulness in the Face of Opposition 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1094210562 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-15-don-t-settle-for-the-t-shirt https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-15-don-t-settle-for-the-t-shirt 1On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him 4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics were healed. 8So there was great joy in that city When they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Podcasts Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Epworth UMC 1On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him 4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics were healed. 8So there was great joy in that city When they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. false Don't Settle for the T-Shirt 1On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him 4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics were healed. 8So there was great joy in that city When they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1092237690 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-01-uniquely-blessed-to-play-your-part https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-06-01-uniquely-blessed-to-play-your-part One Body with Many Members 12For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.13For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodyJews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.15If the foot would say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.16And if the ear would say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.17If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?18But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.19If all were a single member, where would the body be?20As it is, there are many members yet one body. Podcasts Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson One Body with Many Members 12For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.13For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodyJews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.15If the foot would say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.16And if the ear would say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.17If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?18But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.19If all were a single member, where would the body be?20As it is, there are many members yet one body. false Uniquely Blessed to Play Your Part One Body with Many Members 12For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.13For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodyJews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.15If the foot would say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.16And if the ear would say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body.17If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?18But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.19If all were a single member, where would the body be?20As it is, there are many members yet one body.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1090238584 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-25-if-not-epworth-then-who https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-25-if-not-epworth-then-who 36He also told them a parable: No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise, not only will one tear the new garment, but the piece from the new will not match the old garment.37Similarly, no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins and will spill out, and the skins will be ruined.38But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.39And no one after drinking old wine desires new wine but says, The old is good. Podcasts Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 36He also told them a parable: No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise, not only will one tear the new garment, but the piece from the new will not match the old garment.37Similarly, no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins and will spill out, and the skins will be ruined.38But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.39And no one after drinking old wine desires new wine but says, The old is good. false If Not Epworth, Then Who? 36He also told them a parable: No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise, not only will one tear the new garment, but the piece from the new will not match the old garment.37Similarly, no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins and will spill out, and the skins will be ruined.38But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.39And no one after drinking old wine desires new wine but says, The old is good. Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1088196434 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-20-speed-trap-slowing-to-hear-god https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-20-speed-trap-slowing-to-hear-god 9At that place he came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying, What are you doing here, Elijah?10He answered, I have been very zealous for theLord, the God of hosts, for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away. 11He said, Go out and stand on the mountain before theLord, for theLordis about to pass by. Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before theLord, but theLordwas not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but theLordwas not in the earthquake,12and after the earthquake a fire, but theLordwas not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, What are you doing here, Elijah? Podcasts Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Epworth UMC 9At that place he came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying, What are you doing here, Elijah?10He answered, I have been very zealous for theLord, the God of hosts, for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away. 11He said, Go out and stand on the mountain before theLord, for theLordis about to pass by. Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before theLord, but theLordwas not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but theLordwas not in the earthquake,12and after the earthquake a fire, but theLordwas not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, What are you doing here, Elijah? false Speed Trap: Slowing to Hear God 9At that place he came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of theLordcame to him, saying, What are you doing here, Elijah?10He answered, I have been very zealous for theLord, the God of hosts, for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away. 11He said, Go out and stand on the mountain before theLord, for theLordis about to pass by. Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before theLord, but theLordwas not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but theLordwas not in the earthquake,12and after the earthquake a fire, but theLordwas not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, What are you doing here, Elijah?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1086197388 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-11-generation-to-generation-a-legacy-of-faith https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-11-generation-to-generation-a-legacy-of-faith 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3I am grateful to Godwhom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors didwhen I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.5I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.6For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands, Podcasts Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3I am grateful to Godwhom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors didwhen I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.5I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.6For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands, false Generation to Generation: A Legacy of Faith 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3I am grateful to Godwhom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors didwhen I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.5I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.6For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands,Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1084057745 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-04-youth-sunday-2025 https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-05-04-youth-sunday-2025 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. 1 Peter 4: 10 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Matthew 5: 14-16 14You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.15People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Podcasts Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Jay Whitney 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. 1 Peter 4: 10 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Matthew 5: 14-16 14You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.15People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. false Youth Sunday 2025 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. 1 Peter 4: 10 10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Matthew 5: 14-16 14You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.15People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1081978705 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-27-running-with-purpose https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-27-running-with-purpose 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. Podcasts Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. false Running with Purpose 24Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,27but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1080346915 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-20-the-resurrection-and-the-victorious-christian-life https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-20-the-resurrection-and-the-victorious-christian-life The Resurrection of Jesus 28After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.2And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.3His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.5But the angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.6He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where helay.7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead,and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him. This is my message for you.8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, Greetings! And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.10Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me. Podcasts Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson The Resurrection of Jesus 28After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.2And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.3His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.5But the angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.6He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where helay.7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead,and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him. This is my message for you.8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, Greetings! And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.10Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me. false Easter Sunday 2025 - The Resurrection and the Victorious Christian Life The Resurrection of Jesus 28After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.2And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.3His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.5But the angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.6He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where helay.7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead,and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him. This is my message for you.8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, Greetings! And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.10Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1077767445 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-13-unstoppable-praise https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-13-unstoppable-praise Jesuss Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,30saying, Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.31If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? just say this, The Lord needs it. 32So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them.33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt?34They said, The Lord needs it.35Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.36As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road.37Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen,38saying, Blessed is the kingwho comes in the name of the Lord!Peace in heaven,and glory in the highest heaven! 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, order your disciples to stop.40He answered, I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out. Podcasts Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson Jesuss Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,30saying, Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.31If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? just say this, The Lord needs it. 32So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them.33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt?34They said, The Lord needs it.35Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.36As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road.37Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen,38saying, Blessed is the kingwho comes in the name of the Lord!Peace in heaven,and glory in the highest heaven! 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, order your disciples to stop.40He answered, I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out. false Unstoppable Praise Jesuss Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,30saying, Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.31If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? just say this, The Lord needs it. 32So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them.33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt?34They said, The Lord needs it.35Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.36As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road.37Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen,38saying, Blessed is the kingwho comes in the name of the Lord!Peace in heaven,and glory in the highest heaven! 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, order your disciples to stop.40He answered, I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1075832381 info@epworth.com https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-06-watchman-what-of-the-night https://www.epworth.com/media/2025-04-06-watchman-what-of-the-night The Fall of Babylon Proclaimed 6For thus has the Lord said to me:Go, set a watchman,Let him declare what he sees.7And he saw a chariotwitha pair of horsemen,A chariot of donkeys,anda chariot of camels,And he listened earnestly with great care.8Then he cried, A lion, my Lord!I stand continually on thewatchtower in the daytime;I have sat at my post every night.9And look, here comes a chariot of menwitha pair of horsemen!Then he answered and said,Babylon is fallen, is fallen!Andall the carved images of her godsHe has broken to the ground. 10Oh, my threshing and the grain of my floor!That which I have heard from theLordof hosts,The God of Israel,I have declared to you. Proclamation Against Edom 11Theburden against Dumah. He calls to me out ofSeir,Watchman, what of the night?Watchman, what of the night?12The watchman said,The morning comes, and also the night.If you will inquire, inquire;Return! Come back! Podcasts Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson The Fall of Babylon Proclaimed 6For thus has the Lord said to me:Go, set a watchman,Let him declare what he sees.7And he saw a chariotwitha pair of horsemen,A chariot of donkeys,anda chariot of camels,And he listened earnestly with great care.8Then he cried, A lion, my Lord!I stand continually on thewatchtower in the daytime;I have sat at my post every night.9And look, here comes a chariot of menwitha pair of horsemen!Then he answered and said,Babylon is fallen, is fallen!Andall the carved images of her godsHe has broken to the ground. 10Oh, my threshing and the grain of my floor!That which I have heard from theLordof hosts,The God of Israel,I have declared to you. Proclamation Against Edom 11Theburden against Dumah. He calls to me out ofSeir,Watchman, what of the night?Watchman, what of the night?12The watchman said,The morning comes, and also the night.If you will inquire, inquire;Return! Come back! false Watchman, What of the Night? The Fall of Babylon Proclaimed 6For thus has the Lord said to me:Go, set a watchman,Let him declare what he sees.7And he saw a chariotwitha pair of horsemen,A chariot of donkeys,anda chariot of camels,And he listened earnestly with great care.8Then he cried, A lion, my Lord!I stand continually on thewatchtower in the daytime;I have sat at my post every night.9And look, here comes a chariot of menwitha pair of horsemen!Then he answered and said,Babylon is fallen, is fallen!Andall the carved images of her godsHe has broken to the ground. 10Oh, my threshing and the grain of my floor!That which I have heard from theLordof hosts,The God of Israel,I have declared to you. Proclamation Against Edom 11Theburden against Dumah. He calls to me out ofSeir,Watchman, what of the night?Watchman, what of the night?12The watchman said,The morning comes, and also the night.If you will inquire, inquire;Return! Come back! Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1073746219 info@epworth.com