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Weekly sermons from Concord United Methodist's Traditional and Contemporary Services.
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Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
30 min
As Jesus was travelling, he wanted to stay a night in a Samaritan town, but the Samaritans rejected him. They broke the hospitality conventions of their day and refused to allow him to stay because he was a Jew. Rather than condemn them or allow himself to be filled with rage, Jesus simply moves on to the next town. On his journey to the cross, Jesus will face rejection on multiple occasions. In each instance, he doesn’t allow it to define, destroy, or deter him. From Jesus’ example, we learn to keep our eyes focused on God’s calling during seasons of rejection.
Scripture - Luke 9:51-56
Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
36 min
As Jesus was traveling, he wanted to stay a night in a Samaritan town, but the Samaritans rejected him. They broke the hospitality conventions of their day and refused to allow him to stay because he was a Jew. Rather than condemn them or allow himself to be filled with rage, Jesus simply moves on to the next town. On his journey to the cross, Jesus will face rejection on multiple occasions. In each instance, he doesn’t allow it to define, destroy, or deter him. From Jesus’ example, we learn to keep our eyes focused on God’s calling during seasons of rejection.
Scripture - Luke 9:51-56
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
30 min
We become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in our lives each day through spending time with God in prayer and the Scriptures. When we allow the Spirit to guide our thoughts and actions, we begin to see the evidence, or fruit, in our lives. The Holy Spirit allows us to experience peace, even in times of difficulty and uncertainty, and offer the same peace to others through our Spirit-filled, non-anxious presence.
Scripture -Galatians 5:22-23; John 14:26-27
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
27 min
We become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in our lives each day through spending time with God in prayer and the Scriptures. When we allow the Spirit to guide our thoughts and actions, we begin to see the evidence, or fruit, in our lives. The Holy Spirit allows us to experience peace, even in times of difficulty and uncertainty, and offer the same peace to others through our Spirit-filled, non-anxious presence.
Scripture - Galatians 5:22-23; John 14:26-27
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
32 min
Jesus commissioned us to make disciples. He gave us the Holy Spirit to be his active presence within us. Just as Jesus was able to connect with people in a way that opened them to his saving love, we can do the same when we listen for the Spirit’s guidance. The Holy Spirit will empower us to offer Christ in all our relationships and guide us toward the appropriate time, words, and actions.
Scripture - Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 28:19
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
30 min
Jesus commissioned us to make disciples. He gave us the Holy Spirit to be his active presence within us. Just as Jesus was able to connect with people in a way that opened them to his saving love, we can do the same when we listen for the Spirit’s guidance. The Holy Spirit will empower us to offer Christ in all our relationships and guide us toward the appropriate time, words, and actions.
Scripture - Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 28:19
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
31 min
Elijah had acted on God’s behalf and wound up sideways with the queen. Afraid, he ran until physically and spiritually exhausted and laid down to die. God spoke through an angel and encouraged Elijah to get up and eat. God would later encourage Elijah in a whisper and assure him that he would be okay. When we are discouraged, the Holy Spirit might simply encourage us through an impulse or the words of others us to get moving: right foot, left foot.
Scripture - 1 Kings 19:1-17; Romans 8:26
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
35 min
Elijah had acted on God’s behalf and wound up sideways with the queen. Afraid, he ran until physically and spiritually exhausted and laid down to die. God spoke through an angel and encouraged Elijah to get up and eat. God would later encourage Elijah in a whisper and assure him that he would be okay. When we are discouraged, the Holy Spirit might simply encourage us through an impulse or the words of others us to get moving: right foot, left foot.
Scripture - 1 Kings 19:1-17; Romans 8:26
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
35 min
Through faith in Christ, each believer is given one or more specific gifts of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of serving. The gifts operate in conjunction with our innate talents, skill set, and life experiences to create a unique expression of the Holy Spirit to serve in Jesus’ name. Everyone has at least one and all are encouraged to share their gifts with the community.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Joel 2:28-29