Sermons
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Pastor Jim Heath 2/3/19
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Pastor Jim Heath 2/3/19
Feb. 3 “Jesu Declares His Mission” Luke 4: 14-21, Hebrews 12:1-2
In the text from Luke 4, Jesus declares the purpose and actions of his earthly ministry. I intend to challenge us to look at Jesus’ ministry and compare our service to that of Christ.
In the text from Luke 4, Jesus declares the purpose and actions of his earthly ministry. I intend to challenge us to look at Jesus’ ministry and compare our service to that of Christ.
Pastor Jim Heath 1/20/19
27 “Gifts of Leadership” *I Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 4:14-21
Paul writes of theleadership gifts given by the spirit for the church and the common good. Jesus
declares his calling and mission as he reads from Isaiah. I will give an overview of the work of the Finding Our Way Forward commission in preparation for the General Conference in February. I will focus on the gifts given for the building up of the church for the common good.
Paul writes of theleadership gifts given by the spirit for the church and the common good. Jesus
declares his calling and mission as he reads from Isaiah. I will give an overview of the work of the Finding Our Way Forward commission in preparation for the General Conference in February. I will focus on the gifts given for the building up of the church for the common good.
Pastor Jim Heath 1/20/19
Jan. 20 “Pray for Leaders” *I Timothy 2:1-7
We will begin a 2-week series focusing on the
current situation in the United Methodist Church. Paul admonishes his readers to pray
for everyone, including leaders, so that all may live peaceably. I will outline some of the
structure of the UMC and talk about how we are governed. I will encourage all of us to
pray.
We will begin a 2-week series focusing on the
current situation in the United Methodist Church. Paul admonishes his readers to pray
for everyone, including leaders, so that all may live peaceably. I will outline some of the
structure of the UMC and talk about how we are governed. I will encourage all of us to
pray.
Pastor Jim Heath 1/13/19
Jan. 13 “What about Baptism” Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, Acts 8:14-17
We will look at the 3 types of baptism mentioned in the bible; water, fire, Holy Spirit. God has opened God’s love, forgiveness, presence, and power to all.
We will look at the 3 types of baptism mentioned in the bible; water, fire, Holy Spirit. God has opened God’s love, forgiveness, presence, and power to all.
Pastor Jim Heath 1/6/19
Jan. 6 “Light Versus Darkness” Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-12
This is Epiphany Sunday and Communion Sunday. We will explore ‘darkness’ as ignorance. Paul speaks of the mystery of the gospel made known by revelation.
This is Epiphany Sunday and Communion Sunday. We will explore ‘darkness’ as ignorance. Paul speaks of the mystery of the gospel made known by revelation.
Pastor Lucas Ndaro 12/30/18
Christmas Eve. Service 12/25/18
Annual Christmas Cantata 12/23/18 Performed by the chancel choir
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The cantata Candles & Carols by Mark Hayes celebrates the traditional Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love by observing the tradition of lighting the Advent candles.
After each narration is spoken, a candle is lit and beautiful familiar carols are sung. |
Pastor Jim Heath 12/16/18
Dec. 16. “The Light of Joy” Isaiah 12:2-6.
The prophet speaks of God as our salvation and the response is Joy and proclamation.
The prophet speaks of God as our salvation and the response is Joy and proclamation.
Pastor Jim Heath 12/9/18
Dec. 9. “Light of Peace” Zephaniah 3:14-20
This is noisy offering Sunday. The prophet speaks of a time when Israel will have victory over her enemies because of God’s hand. Nations battle against nations. Individuals battle against temptation, addiction, and the wrongs which have been done to them. We need to find our center in God in order to find peace.
This is noisy offering Sunday. The prophet speaks of a time when Israel will have victory over her enemies because of God’s hand. Nations battle against nations. Individuals battle against temptation, addiction, and the wrongs which have been done to them. We need to find our center in God in order to find peace.
Pastor Jim Heath 12/2/18
Dec. 2nd “The Light of Hope” *Jeremiah 33:14-16
This is the first Sunday of Advent and Communion Sunday. Jeremiah prophesied that God would fulfill God’s promises by causing a stump to grow from the root of Jesse. Many people live without hope in our time.
This is the first Sunday of Advent and Communion Sunday. Jeremiah prophesied that God would fulfill God’s promises by causing a stump to grow from the root of Jesse. Many people live without hope in our time.