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Pastor Tim Kriebel 12/1/19

December 01: “Three Questions About the Second Coming”
(Matthew 24:27-44/ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Peter 3:8-13)
The word “Advent” means “Coming”, and on this first Sunday of Advent we will
contemplate a trio of questions, the answers to which will create expectation in us for Jesus’
final coming in glory to rapture His saints. This will launch us into the beginning of this series
and season, AND into next week!

Pastor Tim Kriebel 11/24/19

November 24: “Friends Giving Through Thanks-Living” (Luke 17:11-19; Acts 4:32-5:6)
True friends share things. They give things to one another. They share burdens together.
When they invite folks to their homes.Friends become like family! And so it is with the Church.
We are all called to live lives filled with great thanksgiving for all the blessings we’ve received,
freely given to those who’ve blessed us. 

Pastor Tim Kriebel 11/17/19

November 17: “We Serve at the Behest of the King”
(Psalm 24:7-10; John 13:1-15 /  1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
As faithful stewards and dedicated disciples, we are servants of the Lord; and because
He IS Lord, we serve at His pleasure and follow His command. But He isn’t a taskmaster! He
shows us the way by setting an example for us, and He equips us to fulfill our service by
imparting the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, Who grants us His spiritual gifts.

Pastor Tim Kriebel 11/10/19

November 10: “Don’t Even Mention the Word ‘$$$$$’!” (Psalm 24:1-6; 1 Timothy 6:6-19)
We love it when we have lots of money, but we often don’t like to talk about it, especially
when it’s about giving more of it to the church. There’s a lot of misunderstanding and bad
theology regards financial stewardship, but hopefully this message will give us a different—and
more positive—perspective.

Pastor Tim Kriebel 11/3/19

November 03: “Your Story Is His Story” (Psalm 105:1-6; John 4:1-30; Acts 22:3-15)
We are called to be stewards of the gospel, which means we’re meant to share the Good
News of Jesus. To many of us, this feels scary and overwhelming; how can I do that if I’m not a
trained evangelist? This message will provide a simple method that every one of us can do.

Pastor Tim Kriebel 10/27/19

October 27: “Pomp Is for Sunday, Worship Is for Every Day” (1 Chronicles 16:23-34; Hebrews 10:19-25)
Jesus not only faithfully attended the Temple every Sabbath, He also communed with the Father daily. His commitment to intimacy with and praise of God is our example as stewards and disciples. Should we offer Him any less? ​

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. ​