Sermons on Mark
Palm Sunday
Stained glass windows tell stories of the Bible, faith, and community. The symbols have meaning and significance. You are invited to journey toward Easter in worship at First United Methodist Church as we explore Stories in Stained Glass. First Sunday in Lent Psalm 25:1-10; Mark 1:9-15 Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25 Third Sunday in Lent Psalm 19; John 2:13-22 Fourth Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10 Fifth Sunday in Lent Psalm 119:9-16; John 12:20-33 Palm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; John 12:12-16…
First Sunday in Lent
Stained glass windows tell stories of the Bible, faith, and community. The symbols have meaning and significance. You are invited to journey toward Easter in worship at First United Methodist Church as we explore Stories in Stained Glass. First Sunday in Lent Psalm 25:1-10; Mark 1:9-15 Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25 Third Sunday in Lent Psalm 19; John 2:13-22 Fourth Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10 Fifth Sunday in Lent Psalm 119:9-16; John 12:20-33 Palm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; John 12:12-16…
Can God help my friend?
Do you have questions for God? You are not alone! Each Sunday in January, we are going to let children lead us on a journey into a line of asking questions in the name of our faith. As we travel together, we will take time to reflect on who we are, where we have been and where God is calling us to go, as individuals and as faith communities. January 7 – Why is it that God chose for Jesus to…
Why Neighbor?
Love your neighbor is a simple guide to living from Jesus, yet sometimes we struggle to live this way in our actual lives. During this worship series, you will be invited on a journey of spiritual formation, engaging your actual neighbors where you live and together we will begin to experience what it means for our congregation to be a good neighbor. Invite a friend to join you for worship at First United Methodist Church from October 22 to November…
Jesus Calls
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…
Food for 5,000?
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…
Sons of Thunder
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…
Be Like Children
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…
The Forgiveness of Sins
We’re all searching for something to believe. Sometimes the search is easy. But sometimes our questions are complicated and what to believe is difficult to determine and even harder to articulate. Join First United Methodist Church for Believe – a new worship series in which we will explore the essential beliefs of the Christian faith and why these beliefs matter. We will examine the truths that give meaning and purpose to life. If you are curious about Christianity, looking for…
Beginnings
Whether it is chosen or forced on you, change brings both opportunities and challenges. As a congregation, we are experiencing change in our building and worship space. As individuals, we experience changes throughout our lives: birth, death, marriage, divorce, new job, retirement and many others. Join us at First United Methodist Church as we consider how our faith helps us to make sense of life’s changes. Each week, we will consider one of three stages of the transition process and…
Endings
Whether it is chosen or forced on you, change brings both opportunities and challenges. As a congregation, we are experiencing change in our building and worship space. As individuals, we experience changes throughout our lives: birth, death, marriage, divorce, new job, retirement and many others. Join us at First United Methodist Church as we consider how our faith helps us to make sense of life’s changes. Each week, we will consider one of three stages of the transition process and…
Stay Connected with the Vine: How Faith Grows
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.…