"discipleship" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
Good Soil: The Importance of Worship
Jesus began one of his most famous parables, “A farmer went out to plant seeds…” He frequently used illustrations from the farm to teach his disciples about growing spiritually, the practices that help us live as disciples of Jesus Christ, and the struggles we face in experiencing the joy of the Christian life. Join First United Methodist Church this fall for Lessons from a Pumpkin Farm. We will study Jesus’ agricultural lessons and other biblical teachings regarding the spiritual life.…
Foundations of Oil Hill
In 1915, workers struck oil at a well called Stapleton #1. From the 1910’s through the 1950’s oil permeated every aspect of life in Butler County and continues to be an integral part of our life today. Stories from the oil fields can teach us something important about our past, present, future … and our faith. Join us as First United Methodist Church collaborates with the Kansas Oil Museum to bring you these stories. On August 16, we will begin…
Legacy of an Oil Boom
In 1915, workers struck oil at a well called Stapleton #1. From the 1910’s through the 1950’s oil permeated every aspect of life in Butler County and continues to be an integral part of our life today. Stories from the oil fields can teach us something important about our past, present, future … and our faith. Join us as First United Methodist Church collaborates with the Kansas Oil Museum to bring you these stories. On August 16, we will begin…
Come, Follow Me
Jesus didn’t come to start a religion. The rebel Jesus came with a renegade gospel to start a revolution. Join First United Methodist Church in worship as we discover Jesus all over again. February 22 – Come, Follow Me March 1 – Discovering the Rebel Jesus March 8 – Revolutionary Lifestyle March 15 – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Have to Answer March 22 – Seeing Jesus Today March 29 – The Way of the Cross April 5 – Resurrection What is this sermon about?…
I am a new creation.
Are you busy all the time? Do you find yourself exhausted at the end of most days? Ever feel overwhelmed by the expectations and obligations in your life? The Bible offers relevant answers that have the power to change your life. Join us for a new worship series designed to help us do the things that God wants us to do today. Today, we have been blessed. Today, we have been set free. January 4 – I am a new…
Covenant Renewal Service
What is this sermon about? This sermon is about the context of covenants in the scripture and how to connect our lives with God through covenant renewal. Why is this sermon important? This sermon is important because we tend to forget the connection that we have with God. Renewing our covenant is essential to growing toward perfect love of God and neighbor. What is the context of this sermon? This sermon is part of a service modeled on the Wesley’s…
Trusting the Path
This sermon is about the discipleship pathway at First United Methodist Church which tells us how to become, grow and make disciples of Jesus Christ. This sermon is important because to be and make disciples we have to know the path.
Which Way Should I Go?
This sermon is about how direction determines your destination in life and particularly in our spiritual lives. This sermon is important because it clarifies the truth that moving in God’s direction is the way to grow in faith as opposed intentions are enough to grow closer to God.
Come, Follow Me
This sermon is about what it means to be a disciple – in Jesus day and for us today. This sermon is important because understanding more of what it means to be a disciple can help us become one and help others along the pathway of discipleship.
The Requirements of the Lord
This sermon is about what God requires of God’s people – not religious stuff, instead walking daily with God. It is the second sermon in the series, Restoring Joy: 5 Habits for Living Well, in which we explore five important lessons the Bible teaches us about living well and experiencing real joy.
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