Walking and Weeding: The Power of Serving Together

Walking and Weeding: The Power of Serving Together

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. Learn about growing in the Christian life each week with biblical principles illustrated by one of America’s best pumpkin farms.

  • August 21 – Good Soil: The Importance of Worship
  • August 28 – Stay Connected with the Vine: How Faith Grows
  • September 4 – Planting for the Harvest: Giving and the Christian Life
  • September 11 – Walking and Weeding: The Power of Serving Together
  • September 18 – Harvest Time: Sharing a Mission from God

What is this sermon about?

This sermon is about the power of serving with our time inside and beyond the walls of the congregation.

Why is this sermon important?

This sermon is important because serving opens our souls for God’s grace to be at work in deep and profound ways.

What is the context of this sermon?

This is the fourth week of Lessons from a Pumpkin Farm and New Member Sunday. We are using stories from Carroll and Becky Walters and their farm to help us learn about following Jesus. The videos are produced by Scott Olney of Olney Productions.

What are the next action steps?

Serve at an upcoming church work day or on one of our teams and committees for the year ahead.

What is the good news? What is the bottom line?

The good news is that, when we serve, God brings growth in our lives and in the lives of others.