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We finish our series called “Parables of Jesus” as each week delivered a new parable to explore. Our last message looks at a parable about the acts of the heart. “Evil Within” looks at how we address the things that reside within us all. What is the story God has placed in your heart?
Our scripture reading comes from Mark 7:14-23 .
Parables of Jesus: Something Valuable
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – November 7, 2021
24th Sunday After Pentecost – All Saints Sunday
Reading: Matthew 13:44-46; Revelation 21:1-6.
Reflection: Psalm 24.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Matthew 21:28-32 as we look at what it means to change and what it looks like when we pretend.
We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at two parables and a reading from Revelation. “Something Valuable” looks at life, love, and joy in the context of All Saints Sunday. We also include a remembrance of names in this message. What is the story God has placed in your heart?
Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 13:44-46; Revelation 21:1-6 .
Next week we look at Matthew 21:28-32, is a look at what it means to change and what it looks like when we pretend.
Parables of Jesus: Looking Down
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – October 31, 2021
23rd Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Luke 18:9-14.
Reflection: Psalm 43.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Matthew 13:44-46 and Revelation 21:1-6 in an All Saints Sunday reflection on how we live and the value of life.
We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a parable of two different prayers. “Looking Down” looks at how we should not look down upon each other and the way that we think about God. What is the story God has placed in your heart?
Our scripture reading comes from Luke 18:9-14 .
Next week we look at Matthew 13:44-46 and Revelation 21:1-6, is and All Saints Sunday reflection on how we live and finding value in life.
Parables of Jesus: Stuck In Place
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – October 17, 2021
21st Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Luke 15:23-32 .
Reflection: Psalm 105:1-11.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Luke 15:1-10 and explores the joy of those who are lost and then found again.
We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message again looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son. “Stuck In Place” looks at how we can find ourselves missing God’s love by being fixed in our ways. What is the story God has placed in your heart?
Our scripture reading comes from Luke 15:23-32 .
Next week we look at Luke 15:1-10. This week we will explore the joy of those who are lost and then are found.
Parables of Jesus: Think Carefully
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – October 3, 2021
19th Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Luke 16:1-13 .
Reflection: Psalm 99.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Luke 15:11-24 and explores a son who lost his way by wandering.
We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a difficult parable of a dishonest manager. “Think Carefully” looks at preparing for the future, wealth, and God. What is the story God has placed in your heart?
Our scripture reading comes from Luke 16:1-13 .
Next week we look at Luke 15:11-24. The sermon is the first of a two part sermon and explores a son lost by wandering away.
Parables of Jesus: Who Is My Neighbor?
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – September 26, 2021
18th Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Luke 10:25-37.
Reflection: Psalm 67.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Luke 16:1-13 and will explore questions about God and wealth.
