We begin our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today’s message is “Preparations.” This Sunday we explore the traditions and ways we prepare for the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our … Continue reading "Come, Let Us Adore Him: Preparations"
We finish our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explored different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For Children.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the children in our lives and the example that they can set for us. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 4:1-9; Galatians 4:1-7; … Continue reading "Give Thanks: For Children"
We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For Failure.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the failures in our lives that help to teach us about life and how we keep going. Our scripture readings come from 2 … Continue reading "Give Thanks: For Failure"
We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For Music.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the music that helps us to worship and to put our feelings into words. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 98; Colossians 3:12-17; … Continue reading "Give Thanks: For Music"
We begin our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For the Saints.” For All Saints Sunday we explore being thankful for those who are no longer with us and permission to mourn. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a; … Continue reading "Give Thanks: For the Saints"
We finish our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we looked at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Timing.” Today we explore how we see God’s time and respond to that timing through a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; 1 … Continue reading "Season of Plenty: Timing"
We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Sharing.” Today we explore how we overcome selfishness to invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:32-37; Philippians 2:1-4; … Continue reading "Season of Plenty: Sharing"
We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Inviting.” Today we explore how we are invited to the table so that we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come … Continue reading "Season of Plenty: Inviting"
We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Shepherding.” Today we explore shepherding with care when we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 34:11-16,23-24; Psalm 23; … Continue reading "Season of Plenty: Shepherding"
We start our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Harvesting.” Today we explore the idea of the harvest with how we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy … Continue reading "Season of Plenty: Harvesting"
We finish our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we looked at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Justice.” Today we explore our community acts of mercy to change society as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 58:6-10; James 2:1-10; and … Continue reading "Means of Grace: Justice"
We continue our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Compassion.” Today we explore our personal acts of mercy to help others as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians … Continue reading "Means of Grace: Compassion"
We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Worship.” Today we explore our acts of public worship as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 2:1-11; James 5:13-20; and Luke 22:14-20.
We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Devotion.” Today we explore our personal acts of devotion as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 119:25-32; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 6:5-8,16-18.
We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God’s grace. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Grace for All.” Today we will explore the way that we understand God’s grace as a free gift that is available for all people. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 40:4-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; and … Continue reading "Methodist Roots: Grace for All"
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts … Continue reading "Methodist Roots: Reading Scripture"
We begin our new series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “3 Simple Rules.” Today we will explore the 3 simple rules that we have that help us to live out our faith in Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 14:13-23; … Continue reading "Methodist Roots: 3 Simple Rules"