Sermons (Page 16)
The Problem with Two Masters
Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Often we think that our treasure will follow our hearts, but Jesus suggested something different. He said that where our treasure goes (our time, money, and energy), our hearts will follow. Join us in worship for our new sermon series called Treasure. We will explore Matthew 6 and Jesus’ teachings on money, giving, worry, and more.
Where Is Your Treasure?
This sermon is about where we find our treasure and how it can impact our hearts. It is important because it helps reveal the connection between our finances and our heart.
Trusting the Path
This sermon is about the discipleship pathway at First United Methodist Church which tells us how to become, grow and make disciples of Jesus Christ. This sermon is important because to be and make disciples we have to know the path.
Which Way Should I Go?
This sermon is about how direction determines your destination in life and particularly in our spiritual lives. This sermon is important because it clarifies the truth that moving in God’s direction is the way to grow in faith as opposed intentions are enough to grow closer to God.
Come, Follow Me
This sermon is about what it means to be a disciple – in Jesus day and for us today. This sermon is important because understanding more of what it means to be a disciple can help us become one and help others along the pathway of discipleship.
How to Study the Bible
This sermon is about ways to understand and study the Bible. It is important because studying the Bible is an important way to grow in our faith and tools to study are essential.
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.
The New Testament in Fifteen Minutes
This sermon is about the books of New Testament, how it was formed and it’s overarching message. It is important because it knowing more about the nature and message of the New Testament may help people want to read the Bible, learn more and live out its words.
The Old Testament in Fifteen Minutes
This sermon is an overview of the Old Testament and offers a connection for our lives today. It is important because it gives context to the books of the Old Testament and is a reminder that the Old Testament continues to have life and significance for us today.
Making Sense of the Bible
Matthew 3:13-4:4
This sermon is about the Bible and some of the basics of what it is and is not. It is important because it addresses some of misconceptions about the Bible and gives an overview of the story found in the book which is the essential guide to our Christian faith.
Making the Most of Life
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21
This sermon is about how we can make the most of our life by following Jesus. It is important because no matter where we are in our life we can make the most of the rest of it by following Jesus.