Sermons on Matthew (Page 2)
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…
Reflect. Engage. Act.
Guest Preacher – First UMC Youth Mission Trip Team
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…
Jesus Christ
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…
Pursue Holy Living
When was the last time you received a hand-written letter from someone? In the Bible, the books 1st and 2nd Timothy are two such personal letters. As he was nearing the end of his life, the Apostle Paul recognized the importance of passing his mission on to the next generation and he offers advice, directions and encouragement to his young disciple, Timothy, and to us. In this series, we take a close look at these treasured letters and their message…
Set an Example
When was the last time you received a hand-written letter from someone? In the Bible, the books 1st and 2nd Timothy are two such personal letters. As he was nearing the end of his life, the Apostle Paul recognized the importance of passing his mission on to the next generation and he offers advice, directions and encouragement to his young disciple, Timothy, and to us. In this series, we take a close look at these treasured letters and their message…
Down to Earth Obedience
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,…
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,…
When We Get It Right
We all want to be generous, but most of us find this hard to accomplish. Demands on our time and money make scarcity a real problem. Instead of enjoying the freedom to bless others with the best of our lives, we feel trapped. We are held down and held back by forces that seem beyond our control. But there is good news! Jesus offers us a way to defy gravity and break free from the culture of more. Defying Gravity…
Tethered to God
We all want to be generous, but most of us find this hard to accomplish. Demands on our time and money make scarcireal problem. Instead of enjoying the freedom to bless others with the best of our lives, we feel trapped. We are held down and held back by forces that seem beyond our control. But there is good news! Jesus offers us a way to defy gravity and break free from the culture of more. Defying Gravity is a…
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…