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Pastor Tim Kriebel 10/20/19

October 20: “His Word Is His Commitment—As Is Ours” (Psalm 1; Luke 4:16-21; Acts 8:29-35)
Jesus IS the Word, as John 1 makes clear; but His word is also truth—AND it is a faithful word! His Spirit inspired scripture writers to compose the Bible, and WE are called to proclaim His written Word, explain its truth, and to be committed to living it out in our day-to-day lives. ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 10/13/19

October 13: “No Good Thing Happens Apart from Prayer” (Philippians 4:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19; James 5:13-18)
As committed stewards and disciples, we are to be continually in prayer in many ways at many times and with many individuals. Prayer is the catalyst and foundation of all we do and the ministries we live out. Practical opportunities will also be shared. ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 10/6/19

October 06: “Wholistic Stewardship, Total Commitment” (Luke 14:25-33; 1 Peter 4:7-11)
This introduction to a seven-part series this month and next will make clear that stewardship isn’t simply about money, but a whole range of things of which we’re to be faithful stewards, AND that stewardship is essentially the practical living out of our discipleship, to which we’re to be deeply committed.
 

Pastor Tim Kriebel 9/22/19

September 29: “Who Can Take Communion?” (Mark 14:22-25; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
Different Christian denominations have differing standards when it comes to partaking the Lord’s Supper, which is the second United Methodist sacrament. Some put age limits, or membership requirements, or at least the “bottom line” that the receiver must be a believer. This message will apply biblical theology along with two simple but power true stories to help us discern who can come to the Communion Table of Grace. ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 9/22/19

September 22: “Why and When Do We Baptize?” (Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-4)
Some Christian denominations (like Methodist) baptize babies; some (like Baptists) don’t. Why the difference? What about re-baptism? This message on the first of our two United Methodist sacraments will respectfully deal with both sides, and give the rationale for why we do what we do. 
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Pastor Tim Kriebel 9/15/19

September 15: “What Is the Wesleyan Quadrilateral?” (Psalm 19:7-10; 119:9-16; Romans 12:1-2)
Unlike a quadrangle, the quadrilateral isn’t a geometric shape; like the quadrangle, it’s about “four”—not four sides/angles, but four “tools”. What those tools are, what John Wesley had to do with them, and how we are meant to use them will be the focus of this message. ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 9/8/19

September 08: “What Is Holiness?” (Leviticus 20:22-26; 1 Peter 1:13-16)
“Holiness” is a word that tends to bring negative reactions, even from those who follow Jesus! It strikes us either as something impossible to attain, or as something entirely undesirable to be. This message will reveal that true biblical holiness is both desirable and attainable! ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 9/1/19

September 01: “What Do These Symbols Mean?” (Genesis 8:6-12; 9:8-17; Matthew 26:26-29)
In most places of worship, there are symbols in a variety of places: etched in the altar; stitched on paraments; hanging on walls; displayed in stained glass; etc. Sometimes we know what they represent, sometimes we don’t. This message will bring clarity and revelation to common worship symbols. ​

Pastor Tim Kriebel 8/25/19

August 25: “Our #1 Identity and Character” (Romans 8:9-17; 1 John 3:1-10)
When we are at social events and we meet new people, we tend to define ourselves by our jobs—but that’s not who we are, that’s what we do for a living. And when we go to church on Sunday mornings, our “Sunday best” usually isn’t the clothes we wear but the masks we wear to hide who we are, because GOD FORBID anyone would know of the bickering and fighting going on in the car on our drive to church.

Pastor Tim Kriebel 8/19/19

August 18: “Our #1 Purpose and Mission” (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:3-12)
John Wesley famously said, “The world is my parish!” Sounds inspiring, but also overwhelming; how are we supposed to do that? We all have a job to do for Jesus, but what is it, and how can we do it?
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Pastor Tim Kriebel 8/11/19

August 11: “Our #1 Privilege and Pleasure” (Psalm 84; John 4:16-26; Revelation 5:11-14)
Without necessarily intending to, we tend to make church about ourselves. We like what we like in a church, and we want what we want in worship or ministry or whatever. But who is it that we should be thinking about first and foremost when we “do church”? Or should I say, “Who” are we thinking about…?

Pastor Tim Kriebel 8/4/19

August 04: “Our #1 god and idol” (Genesis 3:1-7; 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5)
Most church-goers will say they believe in God, and most of them do! And were you to ask them “Who’s #1?”, they know that what they’re supposed to say is, “Jesus!” But is that what they really believe? Is it what YOU really believe? And if so, does that belief get lived out in reality?