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The Future of Theological Education
Theological education is in crisis. Major seminaries are closing. Fewer denominations require the Master of Divinity. These realities invite the question: what is the future of theological education for pastors. In the midst of the craziness, Wesley Biblical Seminary is thriving. A big part of that is the launch of the Global Methodist Church. In this episode of Theology Project, I sit down with Dr. Andy Miller - friend, colleague, and President of Wesley Biblical Seminary -
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What Mr. Tumnus Can Teach Us About Advent
After stumbling into the snowy wood of Narnia through the doors of a magical wardrobe, the first person Lucy met in that mysterious new...
Matt O'Reilly
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Christmas and Communion (or Incarnation and Eucharist)
My Advent series of sermons this year focuses on the significance of the Eucharist. In preparing for this series, I’ve spent some time...
Matt O'Reilly
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New Podcast: His Presence, Our Salvation #Advent #UMC @StMarkMobile
http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5393909/url/http%253A%252F%252Fstmarkumc.podbean.com%252Fe%252Fhis-presence-our-salvatio...
Matt O'Reilly
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3 Reasons for Reading Backwards with Richard Hays (@Baylor_Press)
After attending part of the review panel for Richard Hays’ new short book, Reading Backwards: Figural Christology and the Fourfold Gospel...
Matt O'Reilly
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The Promise of Peace: Christmas in the Wake of Tragedy
When I began preparing my sermon for last Sunday on the topic of Christmas and the promise of peace, I didn’t know I would deliver it...
Matt O'Reilly
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Advent and the Reality of the Kingdom
I’m preaching a series of four sermons on Luke 1-2 this Advent that focus on four promises that are kept in the events surrounding the...
Matt O'Reilly
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Good News for All People
Our Christmas celebrations have come to an end once again. Nevertheless, the many truths of Christmas endure all year long. One of those...
Matt O'Reilly
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The Advent of Joy
Have you ever been to that place? You know the one, the place where you are willing to do what you know you have to do but you are not...
Matt O'Reilly
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Are you ready?
Advent is a season of preparation. As we celebrate the coming of Christ as the child of Mary, we also prepare ourselves for the day when...
Matt O'Reilly
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Hope Is with Us
I love Christmas! I love it for so many different reasons. I love singing my favorite Christmas carols in church every Sunday. I love all...
Matt O'Reilly
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Advent Evangelism
First, the shepherds didn’t mess with the message. They are said to have made known that which was said to them. They are courriers for...
Matt O'Reilly
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