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 bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in M…

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 bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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 joyful reminder that new beginnings are possible, even after the darkest of nights. Come for a worship servic…

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 United Methodist tradition, it’s a time to reflect on the longing for peace, justice, and healing in our wor…

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 Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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 Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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 Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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 Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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 Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

The Mission Team gives a report from their work at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are happy to interact online or in-pe…

Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are happy to interact online or in-person. Please subscribe to this channel and be sure to walk through the doors if you are in t…

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 spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

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 spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

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 spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

This time Pastor Matt and Jocelyn really dig in and discuss some heavy topics like guilt, forgiveness and spiritual disciplines. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We …

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 defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success …

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 defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success …

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 defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success …

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 sanctuary, with technology upgrades that will help Hilltop to reach the next generation and their familie…

Pastor Matt sits down with Hilltop's own Jocelin Maine to answer some tough questions about what it is to be a Christian. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are hap…

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, the Witch, and the Wardrobe provides a natural framework for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each week…

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, the Witch, and the Wardrobe provides a natural framework for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each week…

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, the Witch, and the Wardrobe provides a natural framework for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each week…

Pastor Matt sits down with some friends to talk about just that, friendship! How it relates to pastorship and the church and our everyday lives. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through t…

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, the Witch, and the Wardrobe provides a natural framework for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each week…

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, the Witch, and the Wardrobe provides a natural framework for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Each week…

Today Pastor Matt sits down with Hilltop's worship leader Michael Olsen to discuss music in the church and in our schools and what A.I. brings to the table. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presen…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. All of us experience ups and downs, and while tough times can either break us or make us better, transformed people face challenges differently, with resources that guide them along the right path. Unlike a chaotic rooster reacting to an oncoming storm, a transformed person resembles an eagle tha…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. All of us experience ups and downs, and while tough times can either break us or make us better, transformed people face challenges differently, with resources that guide them along the right path. Unlike a chaotic rooster reacting to an oncoming storm, a transformed person resembles an eagle tha…

Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are happy to interact online or in-person. Please subscribe to this channel and be sure to walk through the doors if you are in t…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. All of us experience ups and downs, and while tough times can either break us or make us better, transformed people face challenges differently, with resources that guide them along the right path. Unlike a chaotic rooster reacting to an oncoming storm, a transformed person resembles an eagle tha…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. All of us experience ups and downs, and while tough times can either break us or make us better, transformed people face challenges differently, with resources that guide them along the right path. Unlike a chaotic rooster reacting to an oncoming storm, a transformed person resembles an eagle tha…

This time on the podcast Pastor Matt Sipe sits down with Hilltop UMC's youth director Abbie Page to talk about how to live faithfully during this election season. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's …

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. What do you do when life is changing fast and when the old way of doing things no longer works but a way forward is not yet clear? These in-between times are often called liminal seasons—threshold times when the continuity of tradition disintegrates and uncertainty about the future can fuel doubt…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Imagine you're going about your daily routine—running errands, at work, or maybe just spending time with your family. Suddenly, a voice calls out to you. It's clear, inviting, and somehow irresistible. You turn, and before you stands Jesus, who looks right into your heart and says, “follow me.” W…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Dallas Willard once described hurry as “the great enemy of spiritual life in our day,” and his observation rings true, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Maybe we’ve seen firsthand how hurry underpins many of our most pressing issues. It fuels the anger and anxiety that define our cultural m…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Dallas Willard once described hurry as “the great enemy of spiritual life in our day,” and his observation rings true, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Maybe we’ve seen firsthand how hurry underpins many of our most pressing issues. It fuels the anger and anxiety that define our cultural m…

Sit down with Pastor Matt Sipe and Hilltop member Juston Cline as they dig deep inter the current sermon series "the unforced rhythms of grace". Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through t…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Dallas Willard once described hurry as “the great enemy of spiritual life in our day,” and his observation rings true, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Maybe we’ve seen firsthand how hurry underpins many of our most pressing issues. It fuels the anger and anxiety that define our cultural m…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Dallas Willard once described hurry as “the great enemy of spiritual life in our day,” and his observation rings true, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Maybe we’ve seen firsthand how hurry underpins many of our most pressing issues. It fuels the anger and anxiety that define our cultural m…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. In this year’s edition of "Finding God in the Music" we will dive into the protest songs of the 1960s and 70s, exploring how these powerful anthems of love, peace, and justice echo the timeless truths of Scripture. Each week, we will examine a different song from this era, reflecting on its messa…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. In this year’s edition of "Finding God in the Music" we will dive into the protest songs of the 1960s and 70s, exploring how these powerful anthems of love, peace, and justice echo the timeless truths of Scripture. Each week, we will examine a different song from this era, reflecting on its messa…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. In this year’s edition of "Finding God in the Music" we will dive into the protest songs of the 1960s and 70s, exploring how these powerful anthems of love, peace, and justice echo the timeless truths of Scripture. Each week, we will examine a different song from this era, reflecting on its messa…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. In this year’s edition of "Finding God in the Music" we will dive into the protest songs of the 1960s and 70s, exploring how these powerful anthems of love, peace, and justice echo the timeless truths of Scripture. Each week, we will examine a different song from this era, reflecting on its messa…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Today we worship at the farm, courtesy of the Koser family near Nicollet, MN. Pastor Matt speaks about patience and letting God handle things, even when we want control. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. On a trip to Scotland in 2019, while Bishop Lanette was stepping onto a bus, the driver instructed her to “mind the gap” between the platform and the vehicle. “I believe God has uniquely positioned the United Methodist Church in Minnesota to be trailblazers as we mind the gaps of society,” she sa…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Lake Life: Finding God's Presence During the Summer In this concise 3-week series, we will explore how to see, know, and experience God while enjoying summer in Minnesota. Reflecting on the peacefulness and serenity of “up-north” experiences, we will emphasize the importance of starting each day …

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Lake Life: Finding God's Presence During the Summer. In this concise 3-week series, we will explore how to see, know, and experience God while enjoying summer in Minnesota. Reflecting on the peacefulness and serenity of “up-north” experiences, we will emphasize the importance of starting each day…

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Lake Life: Finding God's Presence During the Summer In this concise 3-week series, we will explore how to see, know, and experience God while enjoying summer in Minnesota. Reflecting on the peacefulness and serenity of “up-north” experiences, we will emphasize the importance of starting each day …