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Sermon: Grace, Free Will, Reason, and Method Scripture: Ephesians 2:8 Last week we covered a quick history of the movement which became the United Methodist Church. This week we are considering the theological contributions and emphases that the movement has given to the Christian community. We have a unique and wonderful place in the Christian community. […]
A Brief View of the Mission and History of the United Methodist Church During the month leading up to the General Conference, we are focusing on some of the strengths of the United Methodist Church. This morning we are focusing on the history and mission of a movement which started inside the Church of England […]
We have seen throughout Lent that Jesus and the teachings of Jesus can sometimes have percieved political undertones. Martin Luther King Jr was first and foremost a follower of Jesus. He was called by God to be a servant of the Gospel, a preacher, a proclaimer of the Word and prophetic voice in his homeland. […]
“Their Eyes Were Opened”: Christ Made Known through Word and Table Fellowship Like these two disciples, we come together in our brokenness before God, listen to God’s word, and recognize Jesus our Savior in the breaking of the bread. Will not our hearts burn within us? Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
March 27 – Christ the Victor Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 All throughout Lent we are using the Gospel of Mark as our scripture. In all the gospels the first witnesses were women. In Roman court, in Jewish court, women had little standing. They could not be used as reliable witnesses. But God uses women throughout the gospel, […]
March 20 – The Crucifixion Scripture: Mark 15:25-39 All throughout Lent we are using the Gospel of Mark as our scripture. For 6 hours Jesus is on the cross. These 6 hours change the world. Listen as the mocking echoes the underlying truth. The paid and respectable guard begins the change with a change of heart. […]
March 13 – The Torture and Humiliation of the King Scripture: Mark 15:15b-23 All throughout Lent we are using the Gospel of Mark as our scripture. Chapter 15 in Mark is a relentless march to the cross, to death. Jesus is dead God walking. The soldiers are doing their job. Living out their role as oppressors. […]
March 6 – Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate Scripture: Mark 15:1-15 All throughout Lent we are using the Gospel of Mark as our scripture. Now we have come to the heart of the events unfolding. The conflict is nearing its climax and yet Jesus, who has been quite verbal is now a man of few words. They […]
Sermon Series: Lent: The 24 Hours That Changed The World Sermon: Condemned by the Righteous All the honorable and powerful men in the Temple, the highest members in all of Judaism at the time gather. Jesus has been teaching and preaching that all of us cannot use our station to justify ourselves. Our station does […]
Sermon Series: Lent: The 24 Hours that Changed the World Sermon: The Garden of Gethsemane Jesus has just shared the saving meal of passover with his followers. One of those he served is now selling Jesus out. Yet, Jesus stops and prays. Jesus could have escaped his fate. But God has a plan. Step by step the […]