Sermons on Deuteronomy
The Art of Love
Giving helps us become what God wants us to be. Giving is not merely about the church’s need for money but about the Christian’s need to grow in generosity. Generosity is a fruit of the Spirit, a sign of our spiritual growth. God uses our giving to change the world for God’s purposes, and God uses our giving to reconfigure our interior lives and to change us! Sep 24, 2017 Ministry Flow 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Oct 1, 2017 The Art…
Death and Taxes
Do you know who the disciples were? Can you name them? They followed Jesus everywhere and learned how to share God’s love. We can learn from their stories as we seek to follow Jesus today. Join us at First United Methodist Church for Jesus and the 12 Dudes who Did. August 20 – Sons of Thunder August 27 – Growing Faith and Doubt September 3 – Death and Taxes September 10 -Food for 5,000? September 17 – Jesus Calls What…
Our Mothers and Fathers
Our families (home and church) are crucial to developing us into who we will become. They shape how we go through life as well as our understanding of who God is. Family is the number one influencer in a young person’s life – and where they spend the majority of their time. In the four-week series, Family Matters, learn to navigate family, faith, and discover who you can be to create a healthy family dynamic with others – whether you are related to…
Down to Earth Lifestyle
Advent is a time of active waiting. It’s a waiting for hope that does justice, a waiting for peace that forgives freely, a waiting for joy that is merciful, a waiting for love that loves your neighbor as yourself. This Advent, we will wait actively. We will do something simple and beautiful every day. Beginning on November 27, stories, scripture and a simple invitation every day will challenge us to respond to God and others with down-to-earth love, humility, lifestyle,…
Have a Come to Jesus Meeting
We need people in our lives…people who know us, love us, and remind us of who we really are. Come explore what happens when we let others in…it’s better together. September 25 – Life is Better Together October 2 – Watching Over One Another in Love October 9 – Follow the Leader October 16 – Have a Come to Jesus Meeting What is this sermon about? This sermon is about the value of being connected with each other in small groups. Why is this sermon important?…
Follow the Leader
We need people in our lives…people who know us, love us, and remind us of who we really are. Come explore what happens when we let others in…it’s better together. September 25 – Life is Better Together October 2 – Watching Over One Another in Love October 9 – Follow the Leader October 16 – Have a Come to Jesus Meeting What is this sermon about? This sermon is about our history and the opportunity of being in small groups and how the story of Joseph…
Planting for the Harvest: Giving and the Christian Life
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.…
The Peanuts Movie
Summer blockbusters are here. In this series we will look for themes of faith in some excellent movies. July 17 – The Peanuts Movie July 24 – Field of Dreams What is this sermon about? This sermon is about our identity in Christ and some of the basics of the Christian faith, as illustrated by The Peanuts Movie. Why is this sermon important? It is important because our identity in Christ has an impact in every area of our life.…
Grounded in Gratitude
We are a growing church, growing family, moving forward. Our story began in December 1869 as the church first church organized in Butler County. In the first sixty years of our church’s existence, we worshiped in seven different locations and built three brand new buildings. Today, we have the opportunity to build on the legacy of generosity and sacrifice of those who have come before us. We invite you to join us for worship from April 24 to May 22…
The Faith We Sing
The great hymns of our faith share the truth of scripture. They remind us of God’s promises in times of trouble and relax our hearts when we are overcome with worry. Songs such as, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace, Because He Lives and It Is Well with My Soul, give voice to our praise, prayers and the rhythm of our heart. Join First United Methodist Church on Sunday from May 24 to June 21 for Then Sings My Soul, a worship series focused on the…
I will show compassion.
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…
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