Sermons
Gospel Orientation
January 7, 2024 - “Gospel Orientation” - Mark 1 Who is Jesus? What does it mean for me to follow Him? The answers to these questions are way better than the world tends to think. The gospel of Christ is beautiful in what it reveals and in what it...
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2023 - Christmas Eve - Luke 2: 15 On this fourth Sunday of Advent, our attention turns to the love of God demonstrated through the birth of the Messiah. His kingdom ushers in a demonstration of the defiant love of God marked by a...
Joy of Every Longing Heart
December 17, 2023 -Joy of Every Longing Heart - Luke 2:8-14 In this message, we interact with the story of a group of shepherds living near Bethlehem. They represent the ones often forgotten about and left out. Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, has come as...
Welcome Strangers
December 10, 2023 - Welcome Strangers - Matthew 2:1-12 This message focuses on the Wisemen present in the birth story of Jesus. These “strangers from the east” were welcomed by Mary and Joseph. How can we follow their example to build relationships...
Be A Neighbor
December 3, 2023 - Be A Neighbor - Luke 2:1-7 his message challenges us to follow the example of the innkeeper by showing hospitality to our neighbors and guests by making room for others. The logo of our church features an open door, which...
Great Is YOUR Faithfulness
November 19, 2023 - Great Is YOUR Faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22-27 - Psalm 89 "His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 22-23). The Bible clearly helps us to see how our God has...
Seeing the King
November 16, 2023 - Seeing the King Christ The King Sunday Prayer of Confession God of glory, we do not always see your gloryin the world around us.When we see a person in need,it is not easy to look him in the eye.When we hear a cry for help,it...
Will He Find Faith?
November 12, 2023 - Will He Find Faith? - Luke 16:1-15; 18:8 This week we will talk about OUR faithfulness and personal involvement in the mission and ministries of our local church. The local church is the primary place where discipleship...
Our Compelling Mission
November 5, 2023 – Our Compelling Mission- 1 Kings 17:7-16 This message begins our new series “Great is Your Faithfulness.” We will look at the story of Elijah and his encounter with a widow from Zaraphath. Our message will focus on our call to...
Be un-Afraid
October 29, 2023 – “Be un-Afraid” What keeps you up at night? Truth be told there are a lot of things we could put on that list - health concerns, financial struggles, relational problems, anxiety, worry, and fear. Fear is one of those powerful...
Ask and Imagine: Week Seven
Sermon Series: 30 Day of Prayer & Fasting Welcome to First United Methodist Church! We are excited to embark on a 30-day spiritual adventure together. Join us as we dive into the book of Ephesians, exploring how Jesus Christ profoundly impacts...
The Parable of the Talents
October 22, 2023 – The Parable of the Talents Jesus uses the Parable of the Talents to help us understand our calling as Christians and our responsibility to use what God has given us to bring Him glory and honor! We have the most valuable gift of...