Sermons on Share (Page 2)
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…
Welcome for All
The book of Acts is a reminder of what being the Church is really all about – God’s people doing God’s work together by the power of God’s Spirit. April 30 – Jesus’ Witnesses May 7 – Organization for Service May 14 – Conversion Stories May 21 – People Sent to Minister May 28 – Welcome for All June 4 – Transformation of Society June 11 – Guest Preacher June 18 – Followers of a Dead Man Who Lives
Jesus’ Witnesses
The book of Acts is a reminder of what being the Church is really all about – God’s people doing God’s work together by the power of God’s Spirit. April 30 – Jesus’ Witnesses May 7 – Organization for Service May 14 – Conversion Stories May 21 – People Sent to Minister May 28 – Welcome for All June 4 – Transformation of Society June 11 – Guest Preacher June 18 – Followers of a Dead Man Who Lives What is this sermon about? This sermon is…
Future with Hope
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…
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 Love
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,…
Harvest Time: Sharing a Mission from God
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.…
A Methodist Loves Others
Buildings last because they are built on solid foundations. The same thing is true for our life of faith. Join us in worship this summer as we consider a more intentional life of faith – guided by the writing of John Wesley. July 3 – A Methodist Loves God July 10 – A Methodist Rejoices in God July 31- A Methodist Gives Thanks August 7 – A Methodist Prays Constantly August 14 – A Methodist Loves Others What is this sermon about? This sermon is about…
A Methodist Gives Thanks
Buildings last because they are built on solid foundations. The same thing is true for our life of faith. Join us in worship this summer as we consider a more intentional life of faith – guided by the writing of John Wesley. July 3 – A Methodist Loves God July 10 – A Methodist Rejoices in God July 31- A Methodist Gives Thanks August 7 – A Methodist Prays Constantly August 14 – A Methodist Loves Others What is this sermon about? This sermon is about…
Field of Dreams
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 clarity, vision and living life with purpose illustrated by the movie Field of Dreams. Why is this sermon important? It is important because it is easy to be hesitant about the ways in which God may be calling us. What is…
Submission / Resistance
We all have choices in life. Often, it seems, that we have to choose one or the other: Right or Left. This or That. True or False. Stop or Go. Sometimes, the answer is Both / And. Join us for a four-week series in worship as we consider the message of the book of James and how to live as disciples in our everyday life. May 29 – Hearer / Doer June 5 – Faith / Actions June 12 – Blessing / Curse June 19 – Submission…
Broken and Poured
He spent three years with Jesus. He watched Jesus work, heard him teach and walked with him in Galilee. He was there on the night in which Jesus was taken to be crucified. Before this man died, he passed on the testimony of what he had seen and heard. The gospel of Mark is that testimony. February 14 – The Beginning of the Gospel February 21 – Sowing Seeds February 28 – Bread and Water March 6 – Clarity, Christ and the…