A Word for the Way

Colossians 1:1-14 The fourth in the series on the Holy Spirit titled "He Will..."

A message about the Holy Spirit and life in the Spirit from Galatians 6:1-10

Do we want freedom, or do we want independence? God will give us what we want. Luke 8:26-39

The first installment in our exploration of the Holy Spirit where we learn that the Holy Spirit has a purpose, which is the same as ours. The text is John 16:12-15.

In the meantime...Let's talk about Jesus and Revelation 1:4-8

Easter Sunday message from Luke 24:1-12 A link to the article I discuss in the introduction: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eightreasonswhyawemakesyourlife_better Preached Live @ Equality UMC in Equality, AL Music: Acoustic Breeze www.bensound.com

Palm Sunday message from Luke 19:28-40. Who do you identify with? The crowd celebrating Jesus as he enters the city? Do you believe that you would never reject Jesus like they do later in the week? Don't be so sure... Preached live @ Equality UMC, Equality, AL music: Acoustic Breeze www.bensound.com

Keeping God restricted to the past will cause us to miss out on knowing him now and on what he is doing now. Isaiah 43:16-12 and Philippians 3:4b-14 music: acoustic breeze www.bensound.com

Who doesn't want a fresh start? We all do and God gives them to us. They don't depend on us or anything we do. God has done all the work so we could have a fresh start. Joshua 5:9-11 and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Why do we continue to feast at the wrong table and on the wrong food? God invites us to return to him and receive mercy, because he has everything we need to satisfy the deepest longing of our soul. It's time to accept the invitation to his table and be satisfied. Isaiah 55:1-9 I incorrectly reference a book by Richard Rohr. The correct title is "Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps." Music: Acoustic Breeze @www.bensound.com

God speaks to Abram again in Genesis 15 and makes some outlandish promises that Abram believes at first, but then wonders how he will ever see the fulfillment of the promises. Have you ever wondered about God? Maybe this story will help remind you that God is the faithful One, and he can handle any of our doubts. The music you hear with the scripture is "Believe" from the album Sounds of Soul: Inspirational Background Music by Fearless Motivation Instrumentals https://music.amazon.com/albums/B01H74BNWA?trackAsin=B01H74C3RO&ref=dmsh0727-f4e6-6127-e8bd-02d2d other music: Acoustic Breeze @ www.bensound.com

This first Sunday of Lent as we make our way through the wilderness to the cross and finally Resurrection Day, we are called to remember our story with God in light of God's grand story of redemption through the text of Deuteronomy 26:1-11. music: Acoustic Breeze www.bensound.com

As much as we would like to stay on the mountain with Jesus experiencing his glory, we are needed in the valley where ministry happens. The good news is that we are not there alone or without hope. The Wednesday morning study that I mention is "The Epic of Eden" by Dr. Sandra Richter, and can be found here: https://store.seedbed.com/collections/epic-of-eden/products/epic-of-eden-by-sandra-richter (note: I am not affiliated with Seedbed or Dr. Sandra Richter, and recieve nothing from either for promoting this study, which I highly recommend!) Scripture texts for this episode are: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 24:29-35, and 1 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

The final installment in the series reflecting on Love alongside of John Wesley's 3 General Rules. This message ties it all together with the words if Jesus in Luke 6:27-38 as he tells his listeners what God expects. music: Acoustic Breeze @ www.bensound.com

The third installment of a sermon series looking at the love passage in 1 Corinthians 13 through the lense of John Wesley's 3 General Rules. music: Acoustic Breeze @ www.bensound.com

The second installment of a sermon series looking at the love passage in 1 Corinthians 13 through the lense of John Wesley's 3 General Rules. music: Acoustic Breeze @ www.bensound.com

The first installment of a sermon series looking at the love passage in 1 Corinthians 13 through the lense of John Wesley's 3 General Rules. music: Acoustic breeze @ www.bensound.com

The final message of the second installment in the Power of 5 sermon series that talks about the Means of Grace. This message focuses in on prayer and how we can incorporate it into our lives without getting overwhelmed or feeling guilty. Grab your Bible and follow along in Ephesians 3:14-21.

The fourth message in the second installment of the Power of 5 sermon series about the Means of Grace. This message focuses in on sharing our lives together and learning to talk about our faith. Listen to understand how important it is for our own spiritual growth to share our faith journey with one another in small groups. Grab your Bible and follow along in Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-34; 53-56. music: acoustic breeze www.bensound.com