Episodes
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
October 22, 2023 - Church Words - Holiness and Sanctification
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
This week, we begin a new series on Church Words – those funny words you mostly only hear around the church. This week’s word is holiness and its closely related word, sanctification. What does it mean to be holy without coming across as Holier-Than-Thou? What is the process to become holy people of God? Pastor David unpacks that for us in this week’s sermon.
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
October 15, 2023 - Acts of Grace
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
October is Stewardship season, which is a great time to look around and notice all the things that God has blessed us with throughout the year. It’s a great time to reflect, and in doing so, think of the ways that God has shown you grace in your life. Paul challenges us to excel in the grace of giving. How will you respond?
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
October 8, 2023 - Blessed to be a Blessing
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Blessed are we… and we certainly will be to have the Rev. Dana Pate with us in worship this week. She is trading pulpits with Pastor David, who is traveling to Rock Hill UMC to preach in her place. If you’ve not experienced the dynamic Rev Dana, you’re in for a treat! She’s bringing blessings with her, preaching on the beatitudes and how blessed we are to be able to be a blessing to others.
Monday Oct 02, 2023
October 1, 2023 - Divine Kinship
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
This is World Communion Sunday, a time to reflect on all the ways that we are connected with one another around the table. Food brings us together in different ways in different cultures and makes us one family under our Creator. Jesus tells his disciples that whoever does the will of God is our brother and sister and mother.
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
September 24, 2023 - Thomas the Brave
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Our series on The Disciples concludes this week with a look at Thomas – often called Doubting Thomas, because of his need to see the risen Jesus for himself. But how many of us want proof of Jesus’ abilities to make a difference in our own lives? Like Thomas, do we believe because others tell us about Jesus or do we want to have our own experiences?
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
September 17, 2023- The Disciples - Mary Magdalene
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Our series on The Disciples continues with a look at Mary Magdalene. She was a disciple from the beginning to the end and had a remarkable transformation because of her dedication and devotion to Jesus. Let’s see how our lives can mirror hers in growth as we follow Jesus, too.
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
September 10, 2023 - The Disciples - Judas
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
This week, Pastor David continues our series on The Disciples with a look at Judas. We know Judas as the disciple who betrayed Jesus, but Judas was once a trusted disciple in the inner circle, in charge of the finances of the group. Where did he let greed get the best of him, and how can we learn from his mistakes?
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
September 3, 2023 - The Disciples - John
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
This week we continue our series on The Disciples as we look at John, who describes himself as “the disciple Jesus loved.” John’s life spanned almost 90 years, and his life changed from one of misguided enthusiasm to one of patient endurance through consistent and persistent faith.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 - Who Are We? We Are Disciples
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
This week we continue to discover our identity as we take a look at who we are as disciples of Christ. What does it mean to be a disciple? Is it enough to say we believe in Jesus, or is more needed? Discover the three Ways of Discipleship that Jesus gave to his followers.
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Who Are We? We Are The Church
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
This week, Pastor David takes a look at who we are as a church community – as the body of Christ. This community is dependent on the diversity of our members, each contributing their unique gifts in an effort to bring the works of Jesus to the world. Where do you fit into this plan? Let’s explore this together!