Christ Methodist Church Memphis
Go deeper in your faith with our weekly podcasts. Episodes include sermons by our pastoral team and interviews that guide you through some of our toughest faith questions.
Episodes
357 episodes
You are the Temple of God | Rev. Paul Lawler
Can you slowly drift from God without realizing it? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1, Pastor Paul Lawler explores spiritual compromise, intentional holiness, and what it means to live as the temple of the living God.
Get to Know: Moriah Eckel, Director of Contemporary Worship
In this conversation, Moriah Eckel shares her journey from growing up in church to stepping into her role as Director of Contemporary Worship at Christ Methodist Church. Through seasons of loss, doubt, and rebuilding, she reflects on how God re...
Al Hinson Interview (Sunday, May 3, Sermon)
This "sermon" explores the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Southeast Asia, particularly children affected by human trafficking, through the work of the Compassionate Hope Foundation. Pastor Paul Lawler emphasizes the c...
But God: A Story of Jail Ministry and Grace (interview with Ashley B. Collins)
What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this conversation, Ashley B. Collins shares how a simple step of obedience led her into jail ministry, where stories of brokenness, grace, and redemption reveal the transforming p...
Today is the Day of Salvation | Rev. Paul Lawler
What does it mean to receive the grace of God—and still miss its impact? 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 challenges us to stop delaying obedience and start responding to grace today. This sermon explores how grace works in real life, why it often shows up...
We Have a Ministry of Reconciliation | Rev. Paul Lawler
What does it mean to truly live as an ambassador for Christ? This message from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 explores the urgency of the gospel, how being made new in Christ reshapes your identity, compels your life, and sends you with a mission of rec...
The Glory of Holy Dwelling | Rev. Paul Lawler
What happens after death, and how should that shape your life now? This message explores the hope of a resurrected body, the reality of eternity, and why living to please Christ today carries eternal significance.
Why Does Easter Matter? | Rev. Paul Lawler
If the resurrection isn’t real, everything falls apart, but if it is, it changes everything. This message explores why the risen Christ reshapes our faith, our hope, and how we live right now.
Put Down Your Palms, Pick up the Cross | Rev. Paul Lawler
The crowds shouted “Hosanna,” but they misunderstood who Jesus truly was. This message explores the tension of Palm Sunday, where celebration meets surrender, and challenges us to move beyond fascination with Jesus into a life of true worship m...
Pastor Paul Addresses His Recent GMC Update
After being nominated for the role of Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, Pastor Paul shares the heart behind his decision to accept the nomination and what it means for Christ Methodist Church in this unfolding season.To learn more a...
We Are Treasures in Jars of Clay | Josh Landen
What if your weakness isn’t something to hide, but the very place where God’s power is revealed? This sermon by Christ Methodist Church Executive Pastor Rev. Josh Landen explores how suffering, faith, and eternal hope are deeply interconnected ...
The Radiance of the Gospel | Nathan Cook
What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t outright evil, but the good things quietly pulling your attention away from Jesus? This sermon presses into spiritual distraction, the power of the gospel, and why only Christ can truly transform ...
The Fragrance of Christ | Rev. Paul Lawler
The Apostle Paul says every Christian carries a fragrance. Some smell life, yet others smell death. What does that mean, and how does the Spirit remove the veil so we can truly see Christ?
Integrity in Ministry | Josh Landen
This sermon examines the intricate dynamics between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:12 to 2:13. The Apostle Paul discusses his sincere intentions and the integrity of his ministry, emphasizing clarity in co...
A Case of Mistaken Identity | Dr. David Watson
Dr. Watson, President of Asbury Theological Seminary, guest-teaches on identity, drawing from Romans 8 to emphasize believers' status as children of God and the transformative power of embracing that identity. He discusses the dangers of self-i...
Get to Know: Ava Parks, Interim High School Girls' Director
Ava Parks didn’t just “take a job” at Christ Methodist; she came home. In this episode, Ava opens up about growing up at the church, being shaped by JoyLife901, and discovering how God can use creativity, community, and even suffering to form a...
The Deliverance of Jesus | Rev. Paul Lawler
What if your desert season isn’t punishment, but preparation? Discover how Jesus delivers, transforms, and builds destiny through the very places that feel like defeat.
Comforting the Uncomfortable | Rev. Paul Lawler
What if comfort isn’t about escaping pain, but about discovering God’s presence within it, and being changed forever by what you receive?
Victorious Prayer in Dark Times | Rev. Paul Lawler
When you can’t see a way out, and the pressure feels personal, Daniel’s quiet habit exposes a louder truth: darkness doesn’t get the final word.
Get to Know: Bradley Anderson, Director of Worship
Before you hear Bradley Anderson lead worship, we wanted you to hear his story.In this conversation, we sit down with Christ Methodist’s new Director of Worship to talk about the moments that shaped him—from growing up in rural West Virg...
The Quiet Voice and the Loud Bell: God Moves at Breakthru '25
A New Year's retreat, a theme called “Whisper,” and a moment so loud the whole camp could hear it. This is the kind of story that makes you want to pray for the next generation.Learn more about
The Nature of God and Prayer | Rev. Paul Lawler
If you’ve ever wondered whether God is listening, or why it feels like He’s slow to respond, Jesus tells one story that flips the entire question on its head. In this sermon, we learn that persistent prayer isn’t about wearing God down; it’s ab...
The Shape of God's Call (WND Spring '26)
In our WND Spring '26 kick-off night, CMC Missions Pastor Nathan Cook introduces the semester's theme of calling through the life of Moses in Exodus. He presents the MAPS method—Meditate, Memorize, Apply, Pray, and Share—while unveiling a new B...
Why Praying Scriptural Prayers Matters? | Rev. Paul Lawler
Most prayers stay small and on the defensive, but Scripture invites us into bold, kingdom-advancing prayer shaped by God’s heart and will. In this teaching, we learn how God’s Word reshapes our prayers.
The Gift of the Right Prayer Posture | Rev. Paul Lawler
What if the biggest obstacle to your prayer life isn’t distraction—but posture? Jesus’ parable in Luke (chapter 18, verses 10 through 14) exposes how comparison and self-righteousness hollow out prayer, and why mercy is where real prayer begins...
