
Mankato Hilltop Podcast
This is a podcast of the Sunday scripture, sermons and bonus content from Hilltop United Methodist Church in Mankato, MN. Listen weekly to grow closer to God, together!
Episodes
139 episodes
Living for the Life to Come: Part 2--Pastor Matt and Special Guest Pastor Nate Melcher
What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bus...
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Special Guest Woojae Im, Conference Superintendent
On this episode Pastor Matt sits down with our Conference Superintendent Woojae Im to discuss his calling as well as the difficulties in cross cultural ministry and what we can do as a congregation to invite all to walk with us.
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Living for the Life to Come Part 1
What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bus...
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Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the day Christians celebrate the story of Jesus rising from the dead—a story that, at its heart, is about the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and love over fear. In the United Methodist tradition, Easter is a joy...
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Palm Sunday: Scripture and Pastor Fred Vanderwerf
Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, marks the story of Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem, greeted by crowds who waved palm branches and laid them down like a red carpet, welcoming him with joy and anticipation. For those of us in the Un...
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Lent 5: Why is God referred to as "He?"
In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Div...
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Lent 4: Is God with me? Is God for me?--Austin Wilkinson shares his testimony
In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Div...
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Lent 3: Where is God When It Hurts?
In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Div...
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Lent 2: Is God Forgiving or Judging?
In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Div...
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41:07

Lent 1: Is God Against Science?
In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Div...
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Midwest Mission Trip
The Mission Team gives a report from their work at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center.
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Second Corinthians: Part VI
Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true ...
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28:44

Second Corinthians: Part V
Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true ...
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25:01

Second Corinthians: Part IV
Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true ...
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44:05

Jocelyn and Matt Bonus Episode II
This time Pastor Matt and Jocelyn really dig in and discuss some heavy topics like guilt, forgiveness and spiritual disciplines.
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Second Corinthians: Part III
Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul def...
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29:09

Second Corinthians: Part II
Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul def...
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Second Corinthians--Part 1
Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul def...
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Celebration Sunday
It is time to celebrate the faithfulness of God in helping us to realize our vision that began with the Missional Church Consultation Initiative in 2018. The efforts of the Sanctuary Enhancement Team have culminated in the beautifully remodeled...
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Bonus Episode Featuring Jocelin Maine!
Pastor Matt sits down with Hilltop's own Jocelin Maine to answer some tough questions about what it is to be a Christian.
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1:06:16

Advent in Narnia--Christmas Eve
Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. With its enchanting themes of snow and cold, light and darkness, meals and gifts, temptation and sin, forgiveness and hope—and even an appearance by Father Christmas—C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, t...
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Advent in Narnia--Week 4
Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. With its enchanting themes of snow and cold, light and darkness, meals and gifts, temptation and sin, forgiveness and hope—and even an appearance by Father Christmas—C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, t...
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