"God" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
The Glory of the Triune God
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 15 for Then Sings My Soul, a worship series focused on the…
Christianity and Suicide
What we believe about death profoundly shapes how we live life. Each of us faces death regularly–whether it is the stories on the evening news, or the loss of someone we love. We have questions about death and ultimately we want to know how to face our own mortality with courage and hope. April 26 – Christianity and Suicide May 3 – Faith and Hope for Life and the Afterlife May 10 – Comforting Those Who Mourn May 17 –…
I will abide in God’s love.
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…
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…
I am thankful.
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…
Seek – The Outsider (Shepherds)
Jesus’s presence is constant and available but it must be sought out. This was true for those who sought Christ on that very first Christmas and it’s true for us today. Through his Holy Spirit, Jesus draws near to those who draw near to him and he promises that those who seek will find him. Join us for worship from November 30 to December 24 to seek Christ this Christmas.
Seek – The Present (Angels)
Nothing is impossible for God. Even when what God asks is hard and difficult, we can say yes.
Violence, Suffering and Other Troubling Issues
This sermon is about ways we might understand the passages of scripture addressing God and violence in the Bible. It is important because violence and other troubling issues in the Bible may be addressed more effectively if we consider the nature of these scriptures.
Is the Bible God’s Word?
This sermon is about the Bible––that it is inspired by God and contains the Word of God which is Jesus Christ. It is important because it helps us understand more about the nature of the Bible as inspired and containing God’s word, which in turn shifts focus more toward Jesus.
I am Following
Scripture: John 14:1-11
This sermon is about the basics of following Jesus. It is important because the basics are helpful for those who are hearing for the first time, being reminded of something you already knew and learning how to share with others.
A Guide for Living
This sermon is about a guide for living as a United Methodist Christian. It is important because there are simple ways for us to connecting our faith with our everyday experience and live a life that really is life.
The Most Important Commandment of All
This sermon is about belief in God, loving God and loving our neighbor. It is the final 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.