A place for my thoughts and sermons.
This week we continue our series called “Our Vision” and is based on the new vision statement of the United Methodist Church. We continue with “Serve Joyfully” and we explore the way that we are called to serve God. That we should emulate the service of Christ as we serve others. We love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously as we share the Gospel message.
Our scripture readings come from Psalm 100; 1 Peter 4:8-11; and John 13:12-17.
This week we start a new series called “Our Vision” and is based on the new vision statement of the United Methodist Church. We begin iwth “Love Boldly” and we explore the way that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. That we should emulate the bold love that Christ has as we seek justice and peace in the world. We love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously as we share the Gospel message.
Our scripture readings come from Leviticus 19:11-18; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 22:34-40.
This week we return to the “Word in Song.” This series is one that I come back to periodically and conect a song to Scripture. This week our message is “On the Turning Away” and comes from the song of the same name by Pink Floyd. We must face our own responsiblity as we look at not turning away from the problems of the world, but always turning to God to do good in this world. We sing a song of the heart when we sing of the Gospel message.
Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 18:21-32; 1 John 3:13-18; Matthew 18:1-9.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our final message today is “Signs and Journeys” and looks at the journey we are on as we celebrate Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Powers” and looks at the powers that be as we celebrate Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; and Matthew 2:13-23.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Glory” and looks at God’s glory shown to us on Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; and Luke 2:1-20.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Faithfulness” and looks at the faith we have as we prepare ourselves for Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 7:10-16; Romans 1:1-7; and Matthew 1:18-25.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Truths” and looks at the truths we remember as we prepare ourselves for Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; and Matthew 11:2-11.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Stories” and looks at the stories we tell as part of how we remember Christmas. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; and Matthew 3:1-12.
Our Advent and Christmas series is called “Signs of the Season.” Each week we will look at a different concept that we will reflect on as part of our rememberence of the birth of our Savior. Our message today is “Signs and Times” and looks at how we plan when we try to understand God’s timing and the unknown. We remember the signs of the season as we await our Emmanuel, God with us.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; and Matthew 24:36-44.
