Sun Prairie United Methodist Church Podcast

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.

A Light To Our Path

This Word-of-the-Week Devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Psalm 119:105, which describes God’s word as a guiding light in our lives. It reminds us that staying grounded in Scripture shapes our faith and actions, offering steadiness in a chaotic world.

Rooted in Trust

This devotional message from The Upper Room's Disciplines 2025 reflects on Jeremiah 17:5-8, contrasting the fragility of relying on human strength with the steadfastness of trusting in the Lord. By rooting ourselves in God, like a tree planted by water, we gain the confidence to endure life's uncertainties and bear fruit even in challenging times.

Sermon - Here's the Catch

In her sermon, Here’s the Catch, Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Luke 5, where Jesus meets weary fishermen who’ve caught nothing all night. Yet, he calls them to try again—to go deeper.

What happens next changes everything.

Like those fishermen, we’re invited to trust, step beyond comfort, and cast our nets in deeper waters. What might we discover if we do?

Character

This Word of the Week devotion from Pastor Jenny Arneson reflects on Romans 12:9-12, which outlines the character of a true Christian—genuine love, rejection of evil, perseverance in hope, and faithfulness in prayer. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Jenny encourages us to examine our own character, ensuring that it aligns with Christ’s teachings and shines with God’s love, truth, and goodness.

Faith Worth Passing On

This devotional message from The Upper Room's Disciplines 2025 reflects on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, where Paul emphasizes the importance of passing on the good news of Jesus' death and resurrection. Inspired by both his faith journey and recovery experience, Rev. Dr. Jorge Acevedo encourages believers to embrace their role as messengers, sharing Christ’s transformative love with a world in need.

Sermon - Love Regardless

Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. In a world filled with fear and division, how do we live out love as an action, not just an idea? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Jenny challenges us to choose love—regardless of circumstances.

Peace

Pastor Jenny reflects on the word “peace” and how we can foster peace in ourselves and our relationships by engaging in peaceful conversations and embracing compassion and kindness. She recalls the prayer of St. Francis as a model for how we can make a difference while facing the days in which we live.