Spray United Methodist Church Podcast

S2E24 The Apostle Creed Part 1

If you’d like to share encouragement or questions about today’s message, you can text us. We may not respond individually, but your feedback helps us pray for you and shape future episodes.” [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535628/fan_mail/new] The Apostles’ Creed has been called one of the oldest and most beautiful summaries of the Christian faith. In this first episode of our six-part series, we begin at the very beginning: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.” Together, we’ll explore what it means to believe, what it means to call God our Father, why His almighty power brings comfort, and how knowing Him as Creator gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Before we talk about the cross, the resurrection, or the Church, we begin with the One who made us, loves us, and holds us in His hands. Scripture reminds us that our faith is not merely a set of beliefs—it is a relationship with the God who created us and calls us His children. “Sowing seeds of the Gospel, trusting God for the harvest.”™ 🌱✝️ * “Intro/Outro music: Ambient Guitar Magic, courtesy of Transistor.fm (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).”

S2E23 The Ministry of Showing Up

If you’d like to share encouragement or questions about today’s message, you can text us. We may not respond individually, but your feedback helps us pray for you and shape future episodes.” [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535628/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Spray United Methodist Church Podcast, we reflect on The Ministry of Showing Up. Most of the Christian life is not lived in dramatic moments. It is lived in ordinary faithfulness—one prayer, one act of kindness, one step of obedience at a time. Together, we’ll explore how Jesus called ordinary people to follow Him, why small acts of faithfulness matter, and how God often works through those who simply keep showing up, even when life is difficult. No matter where you are in your journey, this episode is a reminder that God sees your faithfulness, values your service, and can use even the smallest acts of love for His glory. Scripture Focus: Following Jesus in daily faithfulness Thank you for listening to the Spray United Methodist Church Podcast. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to worship with us at Spray United Methodist Church in Eden, North Carolina. “Sowing seeds of the Gospel, trusting God for the harvest.”™ 🌱✝️ * “Intro/Outro music: Ambient Guitar Magic, courtesy of Transistor.fm (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).”

S2E22 The Holy Spirit and Self Control

If you’d like to share encouragement or questions about today’s message, you can text us. We may not respond individually, but your feedback helps us pray for you and shape future episodes.” [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535628/fan_mail/new] What does self-control really look like in the life of a Christian? In this episode of the Spray United Methodist Church Podcast, we explore the fruit of the Spirit known as self-control. Many people think self-control is simply trying harder or relying on willpower, but Scripture points us to something deeper. True self-control is not produced by human strength alone—it is the work of the Holy Spirit within us. Join us as we reflect on how God shapes our responses to frustration, disappointment, temptation, and the everyday challenges of life. As we surrender more of ourselves to Christ, the Spirit produces a calm strength that allows us to respond with grace instead of simply reacting to circumstances. Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22–23 Spray United Methodist Church 803 Morgan Road Eden, North Carolina We are a loving family who loves God and loves people—all people. “Sowing seeds of the Gospel, trusting God for the harvest.”™ 🌱✝️ * “Intro/Outro music: Ambient Guitar Magic, courtesy of Transistor.fm (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).”

S2E21 Fruit not Performance

If you’d like to share encouragement or questions about today’s message, you can text us. We may not respond individually, but your feedback helps us pray for you and shape future episodes.” [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535628/fan_mail/new] Episode 21 — Fruit Not Performance In Episode 21 of the Spray United Methodist Church Podcast, we reflect on the difference between spiritual performance and the true fruit of the Holy Spirit. Using Galatians 5 as our foundation, we explore how real spiritual growth often happens quietly through transformation rather than outward appearance.  This episode discusses: • The difference between performance and fruit • The quiet work of the Holy Spirit • Peace during life’s frustrations • Staying rooted in Christ • Spiritual growth through everyday moments Sometimes the clearest evidence of God’s work in our lives is not found in dramatic moments, but in gentleness, patience, peace, and quiet transformation. Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22–23 Thank you for listening and supporting the ministry of Spray United Methodist Church. “Sowing seeds of the Gospel, trusting God for the harvest.”™ 🌱✝️ * “Intro/Outro music: Ambient Guitar Magic, courtesy of Transistor.fm (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).”

S2E20 The Spirit Who interrupts

If you’d like to share encouragement or questions about today’s message, you can text us. We may not respond individually, but your feedback helps us pray for you and shape future episodes.” [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535628/fan_mail/new] In Episode 20 of the Spray United Methodist Church Podcast, Hoyt reflects on the quiet ways the Holy Spirit interrupts our lives. Not always through dramatic moments, but often through gentle whispers, peaceful pauses, and ordinary moments that quietly draw us closer to Jesus. From tired days to time spent sitting in a dialysis chair, this episode explores how God still speaks with love, peace, and invitation in the middle of everyday life. Maybe the prayer is simpler than we think: “Lord, help me notice Your quiet interruptions.” “Sowing seeds of the Gospel, trusting God for the harvest.”™ 🌱✝️ * “Intro/Outro music: Ambient Guitar Magic, courtesy of Transistor.fm (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).”