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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Summer at the Movies | Week 3
Finding Real Truth in a Virtual World | Rev. Adam Balduff
Locations & Times
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
3315 S Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
Sunday 8:15 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 PM
Sermon Series Overview:
Grab your popcorn and join us for a summer sermon series with a twist! Each week, we'll explore a different film and discover how its themes connect to timeless biblical truths. While movies entertain us, they also tell stories about hope, courage, redemption, love, purpose, and faith; stories that often echo God's greater story.
Together, we'll look beyond the screen to uncover scriptural insights that can inspire, challenge, and strengthen us in our everyday lives. Whether you're a movie lover, a seeker, or someone looking for a fresh way to engage with faith, this series invites you to see how God can speak through unexpected places.
Come experience the power of story and discover the truth behind the scenes.
Grab your popcorn and join us for a summer sermon series with a twist! Each week, we'll explore a different film and discover how its themes connect to timeless biblical truths. While movies entertain us, they also tell stories about hope, courage, redemption, love, purpose, and faith; stories that often echo God's greater story.
Together, we'll look beyond the screen to uncover scriptural insights that can inspire, challenge, and strengthen us in our everyday lives. Whether you're a movie lover, a seeker, or someone looking for a fresh way to engage with faith, this series invites you to see how God can speak through unexpected places.
Come experience the power of story and discover the truth behind the scenes.
Weekly Sermon Overview:
This Sunday’s sermon explores the profound intersection of biblical truth and modern technology through the lens of the iconic film, The Matrix. Just as the main character of the movie, Neo, senses a "splinter in the mind" that leads him to discover that his world is a digital simulation, today's believers often experience a spiritual disconnect in a culture saturated with artificiality and instant algorithmic answers calling us away from the truth found in Jesus Christ. The message is grounded in John 18:36-37, where Jesus proclaims to Pilate that His kingdom is not of this world but rooted in testimony to the truth. Furthermore, the message will address the contemporary discipleship concerns highlighted in Rev. Carey Nieuwhof’s Pastor's AI Survival Guide. It will serve as a challenge the congregation to recognize that while Artificial Intelligence; our modern-day version of The Matrix,can efficiently process data and generate quick answers, it can never replicate the slow, messy, and deeply transformative work of the Holy Spirit
This Sunday’s sermon explores the profound intersection of biblical truth and modern technology through the lens of the iconic film, The Matrix. Just as the main character of the movie, Neo, senses a "splinter in the mind" that leads him to discover that his world is a digital simulation, today's believers often experience a spiritual disconnect in a culture saturated with artificiality and instant algorithmic answers calling us away from the truth found in Jesus Christ. The message is grounded in John 18:36-37, where Jesus proclaims to Pilate that His kingdom is not of this world but rooted in testimony to the truth. Furthermore, the message will address the contemporary discipleship concerns highlighted in Rev. Carey Nieuwhof’s Pastor's AI Survival Guide. It will serve as a challenge the congregation to recognize that while Artificial Intelligence; our modern-day version of The Matrix,can efficiently process data and generate quick answers, it can never replicate the slow, messy, and deeply transformative work of the Holy Spirit
NOTES:
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #578 vs.1,3,4 - God of Love, God of Power
Traditional Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/Special Music: I am not Alone
Doxology: #94 - Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #528 vs.1,4,5 - Nearer My God to Thee
Message
Hymn: #2223 vs.1,4 - They'll Know We Are Christians
Benediction
Congregational Benediction - As We Go (refrain only)
Postlude
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
Build Your Kingdom Here
Welcome
King of Kings
Time of Reflection
Build My Life
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Believe
Message
Living Hope
Announcements
Benediction
Traditional Worship | 11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #3116 - Love the Lord
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song: Grace Flows Down
Traditional Creed
Hymn: #528 - Nearer My God to Thee
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/ Anthem: I Am Not Alone (Choir, String Quartet & Piano)
Doxology - My Tribute (To God be the Glory)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn: #2223 - They'll Know we are Christians
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #578 vs.1,3,4 - God of Love, God of Power
Traditional Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/Special Music: I am not Alone
Doxology: #94 - Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #528 vs.1,4,5 - Nearer My God to Thee
Message
Hymn: #2223 vs.1,4 - They'll Know We Are Christians
Benediction
Congregational Benediction - As We Go (refrain only)
Postlude
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
Build Your Kingdom Here
Welcome
King of Kings
Time of Reflection
Build My Life
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Believe
Message
Living Hope
Announcements
Benediction
Traditional Worship | 11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #3116 - Love the Lord
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song: Grace Flows Down
Traditional Creed
Hymn: #528 - Nearer My God to Thee
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/ Anthem: I Am Not Alone (Choir, String Quartet & Piano)
Doxology - My Tribute (To God be the Glory)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn: #2223 - They'll Know we are Christians
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
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