Scott O. Miller
@scottomiller.bsky.social
Bi-vocational pastor serving three country UM ⛪. Hoosier transplant, blue dot in NEPA. Musician (🥁 & 🎸), ❤️ my Pacers, frustrated with my Colts, & long to see the church get out of bed with politics & power. Came over from the Twit's site.
We say everyone matters, but do we live like it? If Jesus was named “Beloved” before he proved anything, what does that mean for how we value people today?
You Are Special
One of the quiet lies implanted into American culture is that people are only as valuable as what they produce. We rarely say it out loud, but we live like it’s true. Your worth is tied to your job title, your productivity, your politics, your usefulness, your ability to stay in line or stay relevant. Even compassion gets rationed. Some people “deserve” it.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM
We say everyone matters, but do we live like it? If Jesus was named “Beloved” before he proved anything, what does that mean for how we value people today?
Who does God say you are? This episode reflects on Jesus’ baptism and how knowing we are beloved changes the way we treat our neighbors. tinyurl.com/3tn42knx
You Are Special
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February 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Who does God say you are? This episode reflects on Jesus’ baptism and how knowing we are beloved changes the way we treat our neighbors. tinyurl.com/3tn42knx
We live in a culture that rewards outrage. But Jesus tells a different story: forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s freedom. This week we get honest about resentment, revenge, and what faith looks like when we actually take Jesus seriously.
Choosing to Forgive
Something in Your Shoe...Besides Your Foot Last Sunday, we looked at Matthew 18:21–35, where Peter asks Jesus how many times he has to forgive someone. Peter, likely feeling pious, suggests seven times. Jesus counters with "seventy-seven times" (or "seventy times seven"), essentially telling us to stop counting. The sermon described holding a grudge as walking around with a small rock in your shoe.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM
We live in a culture that rewards outrage. But Jesus tells a different story: forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s freedom. This week we get honest about resentment, revenge, and what faith looks like when we actually take Jesus seriously.
This week continues our Won’t You Be My Neighbor? series as we wrestle with forgiveness. Forgiveness is often emotional and complicated, but what if the person we’re really releasing is ourselves? And what if it’s possible to forgive while still setting healthy boundaries? tinyurl.com/4k95bwr7
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February 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
This week continues our Won’t You Be My Neighbor? series as we wrestle with forgiveness. Forgiveness is often emotional and complicated, but what if the person we’re really releasing is ourselves? And what if it’s possible to forgive while still setting healthy boundaries? tinyurl.com/4k95bwr7
When the world feels heavy, Jesus reminds us where to look.
In Matthew 25, neighbor-love moves beyond kindness into responsibility. Faith isn’t just about noticing the helpers — it’s about becoming one. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
In Matthew 25, neighbor-love moves beyond kindness into responsibility. Faith isn’t just about noticing the helpers — it’s about becoming one. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
New Hope Wapwallopen Sermon Podcast
Podcast · New Hope Wapwallopen · Weekly sermon podcast for New Hope Wapwallopen: Faith, Stairville and Slocum United Methodist Churches.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
When the world feels heavy, Jesus reminds us where to look.
In Matthew 25, neighbor-love moves beyond kindness into responsibility. Faith isn’t just about noticing the helpers — it’s about becoming one. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
In Matthew 25, neighbor-love moves beyond kindness into responsibility. Faith isn’t just about noticing the helpers — it’s about becoming one. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
Anger is everywhere, but what if it’s driven more by fear than faith? This week we explore how outrage shapes our culture, how the church has responded, and what it means to handle anger in a way that looks more like Jesus.
What Do You Do With the Mad You Feel?
Anger is everywhere right now. It lives in our headlines, our social media feeds, and our family group texts. It shows up in traffic, at the grocery store, and at school board meetings. It’s become so normal that we hardly notice how sharp our words have become or how quickly we assume the worst about one another. Outrage has become the currency of our culture.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Anger is everywhere, but what if it’s driven more by fear than faith? This week we explore how outrage shapes our culture, how the church has responded, and what it means to handle anger in a way that looks more like Jesus.
Anger is everywhere right now, but what if it isn’t the real problem? In this episode, we explore Fred Rogers’ simple but challenging question, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?” alongside Paul’s words in Ephesians 4. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
New Hope Wapwallopen Sermon Podcast
Podcast · New Hope Wapwallopen · Weekly sermon podcast for New Hope Wapwallopen: Faith, Stairville and Slocum United Methodist Churches.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Anger is everywhere right now, but what if it isn’t the real problem? In this episode, we explore Fred Rogers’ simple but challenging question, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?” alongside Paul’s words in Ephesians 4. tinyurl.com/bdh6vm7z
In a culture that measures, labels, and divides, Scripture offers a different starting point: dignity before achievement. A candid reflection on grace, worth, and loving our neighbors well.
It’s You I Like
One of the quiet assumptions of American culture is that worth must be earned. We may not say it out loud, but we live like it’s true. You matter if you produce something. You matter if you succeed. You matter if you look right, vote right, believe right, say the right things at the right time. Even our failures are ranked.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM
In a culture that measures, labels, and divides, Scripture offers a different starting point: dignity before achievement. A candid reflection on grace, worth, and loving our neighbors well.
Psalm 139 reminds us that our worth comes from being created and known by God. When we release guilt and rest in grace, we become people who can love our neighbors with dignity and compassion. tinyurl.com/m6k5prx4
New Hope Wapwallopen Sermon Podcast
Podcast · New Hope Wapwallopen · Weekly sermon podcast for New Hope Wapwallopen: Faith, Stairville and Slocum United Methodist Churches.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Psalm 139 reminds us that our worth comes from being created and known by God. When we release guilt and rest in grace, we become people who can love our neighbors with dignity and compassion. tinyurl.com/m6k5prx4
Loving your neighbor sounds simple—until Jesus defines who your neighbor really is.
Who Is My Neighbor—Really?
“Won’t you be my neighbor?” For many of us, that phrase immediately brings to mind cardigans, puppets, and a gentle voice reminding us that kindness matters. It sounds warm. Safe. Non-threatening. But when Jesus talks about neighbors, the question is much more disruptive. In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus is asked a question that we still ask today: What does it mean to live faithfully?
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January 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Loving your neighbor sounds simple—until Jesus defines who your neighbor really is.
This weeks’s message from New Hope, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”. open.spotify.com/show/32neUh7...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This weeks’s message from New Hope, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”. open.spotify.com/show/32neUh7...
Jesus didn’t chase power—He walked toward people.
This Advent, Love All calls us back to where Jesus still shows up: among the vulnerable, the forgotten, and the people we’re often tempted to ignore. Loving our neighbor isn’t easy, but it’s how the Christmas story continues in a divided world.
This Advent, Love All calls us back to where Jesus still shows up: among the vulnerable, the forgotten, and the people we’re often tempted to ignore. Loving our neighbor isn’t easy, but it’s how the Christmas story continues in a divided world.
Love All: Where Jesus Still Shows Up
One of the challenging things about Jesus is that He rarely shows up where we expect Him to. We tend to look for Him in important places, places of influence. Big churches. Loud voices. Strong leaders. Cultural relevance. Political power. But when you pay attention to the Gospels, you realize Jesus moves in the opposite direction. He walks away from power.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Jesus didn’t chase power—He walked toward people.
This Advent, Love All calls us back to where Jesus still shows up: among the vulnerable, the forgotten, and the people we’re often tempted to ignore. Loving our neighbor isn’t easy, but it’s how the Christmas story continues in a divided world.
This Advent, Love All calls us back to where Jesus still shows up: among the vulnerable, the forgotten, and the people we’re often tempted to ignore. Loving our neighbor isn’t easy, but it’s how the Christmas story continues in a divided world.
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Love is at the heart of the Christmas story. When we show up with simple, intentional acts of compassion, we reflect the love of Christ in real and meaningful ways. Loving others is powerful, and through our everyday kindness, God continues to show up in the world. tinyurl.com/mm2nanv8
Advent Conspiracy Week 4: Love All
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December 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Love is at the heart of the Christmas story. When we show up with simple, intentional acts of compassion, we reflect the love of Christ in real and meaningful ways. Loving others is powerful, and through our everyday kindness, God continues to show up in the world. tinyurl.com/mm2nanv8
In a season driven by pressure and consumption, Advent invites us to slow down, spend less, and give more. This reflection explores how turning toward Jesus reshapes Christmas—challenging American consumer culture and calling us back to presence, contentment, and what truly matters.
Spend Less. Give More.
Every December I tell myself that I'm going to keep Christmas simple this year. I imagine quiet nights at home with Christmas movies and hot chocolate. Fewer errands and trips to the store. Less presents and more presence. I tell myself this year I won’t get pulled into the business of the holiday. And then December actually shows up. The music starts before Thanksgiving is finished.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In a season driven by pressure and consumption, Advent invites us to slow down, spend less, and give more. This reflection explores how turning toward Jesus reshapes Christmas—challenging American consumer culture and calling us back to presence, contentment, and what truly matters.
This Advent, what (or who) is really at the center of your life? In a season full of noise, pressure, and endless to-do lists, “Worship Fully” invites us to turn our hearts back toward Jesus and reclaim the meaning of Christmas. A honest look at faith, attention, and what we’re really worshiping.
Worship Fully: Turning Our Hearts Toward What Matters
We are well enough into December now that the holiday machine is running at full speed. Amazon trucks are everywhere, parties and programs fill our evenings, and the to-do list is getting to the point of urgency. And in the middle of all of that, there’s this whisper from the Christmas story that says, “Come back. Turn toward Jesus. This is what you’re actually looking for.”
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December 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This Advent, what (or who) is really at the center of your life? In a season full of noise, pressure, and endless to-do lists, “Worship Fully” invites us to turn our hearts back toward Jesus and reclaim the meaning of Christmas. A honest look at faith, attention, and what we’re really worshiping.
Advent is loud. Worship brings it back into focus. This week we talk about centering our hearts on God in a season full of distractions. #sermons #umc tinyurl.com/2s3chsv4
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December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Advent is loud. Worship brings it back into focus. This week we talk about centering our hearts on God in a season full of distractions. #sermons #umc tinyurl.com/2s3chsv4
This week we are invited to step into the Christmas story with fresh eyes. As Advent begins, we explore how worship, generosity, and love can reshape a season that often pulls us in every direction. If you’re longing for a more meaningful Christmas, start here. tinyurl.com/4af2jxu6
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Podcast · New Hope Wapwallopen · Weekly sermon podcast for New Hope Wapwallopen: Faith, Stairville and Slocum United Methodist Churches.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This week we are invited to step into the Christmas story with fresh eyes. As Advent begins, we explore how worship, generosity, and love can reshape a season that often pulls us in every direction. If you’re longing for a more meaningful Christmas, start here. tinyurl.com/4af2jxu6
In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we look at Hannah’s story and how real prayer changes us long before anything around us changes. We talk about impatience, honest faith, and why so many people—especially Christians—are turning to power instead of trust. tinyurl.com/ms7x4a8p
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In this episode we explore the story of Hannah and what it teaches us about the kind of prayer that transforms us long before our circumstances change. We talk honestly about impatience,…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we look at Hannah’s story and how real prayer changes us long before anything around us changes. We talk about impatience, honest faith, and why so many people—especially Christians—are turning to power instead of trust. tinyurl.com/ms7x4a8p
Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your church claim is…
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your church claim is…
Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your church claim is king.But in the quiet corners of your life, your schedule, your finances, your priorities, your fears, …
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November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your church claim is…
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your church claim is…
This Christ the King Sunday message explores what kind of King Jesus truly is—a King who leads with truth, love, and nearness. Through gratitude and surrender, we learn how His reign shapes our lives as we prepare for Advent. tinyurl.com/2s3chsv4
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This Christ the King Sunday message explores what kind of King Jesus truly is—a King who leads with truth, love, and nearness. Through gratitude and surrender, we learn how His reign shapes our lives as we prepare for Advent. tinyurl.com/2s3chsv4
When Prayer Changes You: What Hannah Teaches Us About Not Giving Up
When Prayer Changes You: What Hannah Teaches Us About Not Giving Up
There’s a moment in the story of Hannah that almost always gets overlooked. It happens right after she prays, long before anything in her life changes. It’s quiet, easy to miss, and honestly, many of us may not believe it’s even possible. But Scripture says it:“She went her way, she ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.”
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November 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When Prayer Changes You: What Hannah Teaches Us About Not Giving Up
This week we looked at Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1 and the hope that comes from trusting God even when the answer takes time. Her story reminds us that God hears every prayer and that gratitude can grow while we wait. #umc tinyurl.com/zwnbvv98
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This week we looked at Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1 and the hope that comes from trusting God even when the answer takes time. Her story reminds us that God hears every prayer and that gratitude can grow while we wait. #umc tinyurl.com/zwnbvv98
What does Ruth’s quiet devotion and what her words “Where you go, I’ll go” mean for us today. In a world addicted to convenience, and self-interest, her faithfulness feels rebellious. Let's talk about presence, loyalty, and the way God moves in the background of ordinary lives. tinyurl.com/2m4c9f99
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This week we explore Ruth’s quiet devotion and what her words “Where you go, I’ll go” mean for us today. In a world addicted to convenience, noise, and self-interest, her faithfulness feels almost…
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November 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What does Ruth’s quiet devotion and what her words “Where you go, I’ll go” mean for us today. In a world addicted to convenience, and self-interest, her faithfulness feels rebellious. Let's talk about presence, loyalty, and the way God moves in the background of ordinary lives. tinyurl.com/2m4c9f99
In a world obsessed with power and spectacle, the story of Ruth and Boaz reminds us that God often works in quiet, ordinary moments. Faithfulness, integrity, and small acts of love still change the world.
The Quiet Work of Redemption
We tend to think of God as working in the big moments, the lightning bolts, the miracles, the “aha” experiences. But what if most of God’s work doesn’t look like that at all? The story of Ruth and Boaz is a story of two ordinary people making everyday choices that, at first glance, don’t seem to change the world. Ruth was a widow, poor and foreign, just trying to survive.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In a world obsessed with power and spectacle, the story of Ruth and Boaz reminds us that God often works in quiet, ordinary moments. Faithfulness, integrity, and small acts of love still change the world.