Only One Conclusion to Make

This Easter message focuses on the original ending of the Gospel of Mark. Why did Mark end his message of hope without seeing a risen Christ? What was his intent and who was he writing to? Does his message still apply to us?
The last sentence ends with the women being afraid and not telling anyone. Are we those women; afraid to tell others about the good news?

Toy King

In this message Marlys Mitchell shares with us the story of Jesus Kingship. We remember as we think of the crown of thorns that Jesus paid a great price to be the king. But do we understand the value of his sacrifice. Do with receive him as a toy that we play around with when it is convenient, or do we trust him as the king of all eternity?
Thank you Marlys for sharing this wonderful and clear message of truth and hope so that I could attend the "Multiplying the Missional Movement" seminar with a group of leaders who are helping develope our second service.

Even the Shirt off His Back

This sermon is the fourth in the Lenten Banner series as we dig into the events that surround the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Today we look at the contrast between the soldiers casting lots and playing games what was happening behind their backs on the cross.
Have you ever asked yourself the question: "Am I playing games with my life while Jesus is trying to work redemption in my heart?"

This is the real underlying question that we attempt to answer in this message. I look forward to your thoughts.

Guilty!

This message is a powerful sermon that created a powerful response. The altar of our United Methodist Church was full of people and not an eye was dry.
As Christians is it time to stop playing games, time to stop holding on to our sin, time to repent and ask forgiveness. Do you realize that your sin is what nailed Jesus to the cross. We judged Jesus guilty, and by our sins he was crucified. As you listen may the Holy Spirit turn your heart again to God. Amen.

I Know Him Not

In this second sermon of the Lenten Banner Series we take a look at Peter's denial.
There is something universally true about fact that we have all denied Christ and walked away from his love. (Isa 53:6) And we probably all face the fear that we have sinned too horribly to be forgiven.
Guilt has a sticky quality. It is like super glue and almost impossible to get it off of you. On occasion we even convince ourselves that God cannot forgive us.
But that is not true. When we look at the rooster it reminds us of our sin, our guilt like Peter's. But if we remember, Christ was headed to the cross at the same time as Peter was Denying him. His guilt was removed at the same time that that Peter created it.
The same is true for us. Christ has washed our sin and guilt away no matter what you have done.
Today if you still have some guilt or a barrier in a relationship, it is time to forgive just as Christ forgave you.

A Servant People

This sermon is presented as a dramatic monologue from John the Disciples perspective. It identifies Christ's primary role of servant and the conceptual challenge that is for so many people. Furthermore it presses us all to understand that all Christians are called to be a servant people.

Jesus' Investment Strategy

In this final sermon in the series, "America in Crisis," we look at the difficult economic situation and the horrifying reality of trying to invest in somethings to unstable. I use this as a backboard upon which to discuss how God invested in humanity through his son Jesus Christ. In all honesty with our history of failure and spiritual bankruptcy, humanity is a very poor investment choice. However God did just that and secured our eternal future for us.
The real challenge in this message is for us to accept his buy out offer, and then share the only legal "insider trading info there is... the word of God with a friend so they can make the best investment of their life. This sermon will make you think and challenge to to reallocate your life.