A place for my thoughts and sermons.
We finish our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we looked at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Justice.” Today we explore our community acts of mercy to change society as a response to grace.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 58:6-10; James 2:1-10; and Matthew 23:1-7,13,23-24.
We continue our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Compassion.” Today we explore our personal acts of mercy to help others as a response to grace.
Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; and Mark 8:1-8.
We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Worship.” Today we explore our acts of public worship as a response to grace.
Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 2:1-11; James 5:13-20; and Luke 22:14-20.
We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Devotion.” Today we explore our personal acts of devotion as a response to grace.
Our scripture readings come from Psalm 119:25-32; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 6:5-8,16-18.
We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree.
Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God’s grace.
Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.
We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible.
Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts 8:26-35.
This marks my first Sunday at my new appointment to the Neoga Grace, Toledo, and Etna United Methodist Churches. As such, we have a look at “New Beginnings.” Today we discuss how we face change and how God helps us to move forward. Next week we will begin a six week series on Methodist roots.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Mark 1:14-28.
We finish our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I have shared another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Love” with a few final thoughts about love and faith.
Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 13:7-10; and Mark 12:28-34.
