Sun Prairie United Methodist Church Podcast

Sermon - The Garden of the Promised Land

On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Moses’ encounter with the burning bush and the longing for a return to Eden. Through the image of the Promised Land, we’re invited to consider how turning aside, paying attention, and showing up with courage can bring us closer to the world as it’s meant to be—a place of blessing, purpose, and hope.

Seeds of Hope

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Hebrews 6:19, reminding us that hope is a sure and steadfast anchor. Like a seed, hope may start small but can grow into something beautiful with faith and trust in God.

Sermon: Mary, Mary, How Does Your Garden Grow?

In this sermon, Pastor Brad Mather reflects on the parable of the mustard seed, exploring how small, seemingly insignificant beginnings can lead to surprising growth. Using the nursery rhyme “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” as a creative entry point, he considers what it means to nurture faith in challenging times.

Spring

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Ecclesiastes 3:1—"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven"—inviting us to see spring not only in nature, but in the rhythms of our lives and faith. Even in the muddy, messy places of early spring and Lent, God walks with us, reminding us that every season has meaning and purpose.

Sermon - In The Garden: Paradise Lost

In this second Sunday of Lent, Pastor Jenny Arneson continues our Lenten theme of “In the Garden,” focusing on the Garden of Eden. This message explores the story of creation, temptation, and the loss of paradise, inviting us to reflect on how these themes still shape our lives today. What does it mean to listen to God’s voice over the voice of temptation? And how does God’s grace call us to renewal, even after we fall? Join us as we journey through this foundational story and its lasting significance.

Elevator Speech

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on 1 Peter 3:15, encouraging us to be prepared to share with an "Elevator Speech" our faith story with gentleness and respect.

Sermon - The Garden of Eden

In The Garden of Eden, Pastor Jenny Arneson explores the significance of gardens in Scripture, from creation in Genesis to the resurrection. Eden was more than a place—it reflected God’s intention for the world and our role as stewards of creation. Through this lens, the sermon examines the connection between faith, gratitude, and our responsibility to care for God’s world.

Ash and Dust

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Genesis 3:19, reminding us that we are created from dust and will one day return to it. As we begin Lent with Ash Wednesday, we are called to acknowledge our mortality while also embracing the hope and grace of God’s love, which assures us that we are His beloved children.

Sermon - Speechless

Pastory Jenny Arneson's sermon, "Speechless"

G.A.R.D.E.N.

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Romans 12:2, reminding us to allow God to transform us from the inside out, much like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. As we begin the season of Lent, we are invited to cultivate our hearts like a garden, using the acronym GARDEN to guide us in spiritual practices of gratitude, attention, reconciliation, letting go of distractions, making space for God, and embracing the present moment.

Lovers of Justice

This devotional message from The Upper Room's Disciplines 2025 reflects on Psalm 99:4-9, highlighting God's justice, equity, and righteousness in contrast to worldly justice, which is often manipulated by the powerful. It calls Christians to embody these divine attributes, advocating for the oppressed and ensuring fairness and dignity for all.

Sermon - Ruth's Amazing Love

Pastor Brad Mather's sermon, "Ruth's Amazing Love"

Prayertime

Pastor Jenny Arneson's reflects on "prayer time" for the Word of the Week.

The Power of Trust

This devotional message from the Upper Room's Disciplines reflects on Psalm 37:1-9, contrasting the anxiety of fretting with the deep assurance of trusting in God. Rather than being consumed by worry, we are invited to embrace faith, patience, and delight in the Lord, finding strength in God's justice and steadfast care.

Sermon - The Power of Love

What if love had the power to turn everything upside down? In this week's message, Pastor Jenny Arneson takes us to the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus stands on level ground and offers a lesson that challenges our deepest assumptions. Who is truly blessed? Who should we be paying attention to? And what does it mean to follow Jesus when his teachings push us beyond our comfort zones? Join us as we explore "The Power of Love" and discover how it can reshape the way we live, see others, and experience God’s grace.