Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Jesus is a compelling, spiritual figure whose magnetism repels those with allegiance to “lesser lords” and draws the faithful to him. “Magnetic Jesus” is Pastor Tom’s message, based on John 12:20-33. The message explains how we can respond to that divine disturbance with rejection, or […]
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March 14, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller Pastor Scott’s message entitled,”The Snaky Places,” is the video cast and message for “The Gathering.” Based on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21, Pastor Scott reminds us that sometimes the snakes of our life strike and bite when we least expect it. They take us completely […]
March 7, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg In the Cross of Calvary, God protested the reign of sin and death in the world. Pastor Tom’s message is entitled “God’s Protest Movement,” based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. He explains how the cross is a loving sacrifice, and it turns the world upside down in […]
A Service of Evensong in Celebration of Black History Month — 7:00 PM Feb. 28, 2021 (online only)
Dear Members and Friends of Mt. Lebanon UMC, You are cordially invited to a virtual service of evensong (sung evening prayer) in celebration of Black History Month, presented by the Music Ministry of MLUMC. The service, features the works of Black composers of the past and present, as well as readings and participation by Bishop […]
February 28, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller Pastor Scott’s message entitled “The Elephant in the Room,” is also based on Mark 8:31-38. In this scripture, Jesus is tempted, not by the Devil, but by His own disciples, with what they say to Him. We all have things we like to hear and […]
February 21, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg “Make me know your ways, O Lord: teach me your paths,” is verse 4 from Psalm 25 and the basis of Pastor Tom’s message. Entitled “Our Spiritual G.P.S.”, Pastor Tom’s message will show us how prayer, Bible-reading and fasting can develop our spiritual GPS. Find this […]
February 14, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast -Pastor Scott Miller When the three disciples saw Jesus’ transfiguration, they wanted to build houses for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus to keep them there – like taking a picture. “When Pictures Become Windows” is Pastor Scott’s message based on Mark 9:2-9. If we only look at those pictures of […]
February 7, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg The year 2020 was a banner year for bad news and left many with “news fatigue” or anxiety regarding circumstances and events about which they can do nothing. Pastor Tom shows us that the people of God are “good news” people in his sermon entitled […]
January 31, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller Have you ever felt alienated from yourself , like a stranger in your own skin? Today’s reading from Mark 1:21-28 tells of Jesus healing a man with an unclean spirit. In Pastor Scott Miller’s videocast, “The Stranger Within,” Pastor Scott lets us know that Jesus is […]
January 24, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg When it comes to making important decisions in life, Psalm 62, a song of trust in God alone, gives us three words of advice: Wait, pray and obey. And if we obey, says the psalm-writer, then God will repay, providing a path to rest and peace. “Wait, Pray, and […]