Acts 2 UMC

James 1 challenges us to stop merely hearing the word and start doing it. Real faith is shaped by endurance, fueled by grace, and shown through action. From how we speak to how we serve, James calls us to live out what we say we believe. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B17Buuw7le) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/aaDnVRRwRJU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/8krlLCQUXfM) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Pentecost is not about personal spiritual gain but about becoming a people of faithfulness, cross-cultural compassion, and collective mission. We are invited to slow down, wait on God's promises, and give ourselves to the Spirit's work of unity and service. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1x2TVCfeg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/tDZDRO0zY48) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/OSQSglECM54?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead empowers us today to live in wholeness and holiness. As we wait and wonder, we find our witness in community, showing up faithfully even when power is not in our hands. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ry_NnAKMgx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/zDwSgsfrpgY?si=AgSZXlxf5_w1xjdL) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/3MG3VenGUiI?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The Holy Spirit forms us not just as individuals, but as a community rooted in love, maturity, and mutual care. In a culture obsessed with individualism, the Spirit draws us into a shared life where transformation and freedom are found together. At the Communion table, we remember that we are one body—many members, made one by the Spirit's gift. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BJjIJTsWgl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/0jnydN45sMY) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/68WD3SXSno4?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The Holy Spirit doesn't just comfort us—it empowers us. The same Spirit that raised Jesus now leads us into freedom, maturity, and new life as beloved children of God, inviting us to surrender our old ways and step into who we're truly meant to be. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Byyhyqz-xl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/CRJ9DkorPtw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/zby1owAhLJ8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This Mother's Day, we reflect on the truth that every person is made in the image of God. Through Mary's story, we're invited to reexamine the images we hold of God and consider how we might say yes to bearing Christ into the world. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1DJaSKxxg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/5s1ss2Ardfc?si=LB0gckTvCHW-d-E3) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/rUqv1D92PM0?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Following Jesus means growing up in love, truth, and maturity—not just spirituality. The Holy Spirit empowers us not for self-importance, but for self-giving, forming us into people whose lives reflect Christ through patience, kindness, and compassion. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BktU_zxgxe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/WYiSGrqWy6c) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48GkEgo3nuM&t=6s) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Easter isn't the end of the story—it's the beginning. Jesus breathes new life into us through the Holy Spirit, sending us into the world with a mission shaped by resurrection hope. As we follow Christ, we are empowered to live out God's plan with courage, peace, and purpose. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SJ5w1Jwkxx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/vGeJLXIWyGw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/fc0bzHpmuYk) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

When Jesus was crucified, there were no Christians, no churches, and no Bible—just fear, grief, and silence. But Easter morning brought an empty tomb and a shocking truth: death doesn't get the last word. In this message, Pastor Mark explores how Jesus' resurrection isn't just something we believe—it's something we count on. Because what God did for Jesus, he will do for us. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://subspla.sh/4m34bgz) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92GBG9KxPU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/y4TuK9KnuOc?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not with force or fanfare, but with quiet courage—riding a donkey in a bold, upside-down claim to kingship. In contrast to the vengeful rulers of the world, Jesus reveals a kingdom built on compassion, sacrifice, and the relentless love of God. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1bb1PV0ye) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58TymgZfBs) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/GIXXh7gqvrY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We are more than what we gather or build. Life is found not in bigger barns or busier schedules, but in the quiet courage to love deeply, give freely, and trust that God's care holds our future. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1q3sXipke) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/VCvDTmGIsRo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/VdSnr3RuT1c?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a world obsessed with status and comparison, Jesus invites us into a kingdom where grace defies fairness, and the last are made first. God's outrageous compassion meets us not in our worthiness but in our need, offering joy, purpose, and the surprising gift of more good work. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1_j9XXaJl) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4aZJ_G-Mlk) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/_1gpm5ayBq8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Church is like a hospital receiving people with all different stages of healing and health. Church is not a place of perfection—it is a place where we live with one another in healing love under the power of God. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkoD9Oyh1l) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/rzJGpeARsjg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/u0jNPUR3Gf0?si=5HMDokrz0GkGRzhv) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus told upside-down stories where rebellious sons were welcomed home and rich men had trouble getting into heaven. He spoke to everyday people using everyday things like money, fruit, seeds, vines, and sheep. His teachings show us what it looks like to live in the Kingdom of God, which is available right now to all people. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SJ5AIHUsyg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/WuHj3XWqs50) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/QGmpJKYZNoU?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Everyone struggles with relationships, faces temptations, and has regrets. If we want to improve our relationships, we don't have to be perfect. We just have to be open, honest, and willing to shift. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1T-rMpcJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/tHAFG3ZiqQg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/RWeLWEBm1AQ?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

It takes bravery to live in relationship. If we want our children to learn bravery, we can teach them by helping them practice, leading by example, and being part of a community that lives bravely together. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BypwLh_cyx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/8ZrGTVA2agM) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/d-Oht-Oq3zE?si=VyaJswrJsoTmpJko) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a busy culture, few people feel like they have time for friends, but friends are a gift from God, and when we make time for them, we can experience the support, encouragement, and joy that only friendship can bring. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkUuo0jFkg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/qATTCluc9pw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/eBqeayfzu9g?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

What kind of wake do you leave behind? As a boat creates a wake on the water, so we leave a wake behind, and we can choose whether to create a wake of chaos or of love. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1d44vbtkl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/J8SJ6vcg15Q) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/Lur12YUhO-o?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

While society reveres the powerful, God values and seeks the vulnerable. This is good news for all of us because all we will all be vulnerable at some time, and we can rest assured that when everything else leaves, God's love remains. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1ZHqzduJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/AVAYHennkHI) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/ysI1uftp9Yw?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus doesn't just invite us into a one-time decision. He invites us into a new way of life, and he wants us to understand that if we are going to follow him, we are going to become the most loving people on the planet. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Sy9wYJ1_Jl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/j9NFBCB9BgA) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/T3hXQ5YPG4s?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus presents us with a profound command: love your enemies. This kind of love doesn't come naturally, and it almost seems impossible. Yet love is a journey, and we can grow into people of love simply by taking our first step. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1FvWTBvJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/iPGD4ZUdi8g) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/TyUzIG9UTGE?si=i4t05sf-PG_k49PG) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, not more than ourselves. If we do not learn to love ourselves, we will struggle to love other people and to expand the circle beyond the people who are already inside so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkOkRd28kl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/oqg2sdIvXtg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/gfSh47JN_5o) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus went headfirst into situations that other people intentionally avoided. Some might even consider Jesus' actions reckless. The Reckless Love series begins an exciting journey of having God move us from where we were in 2024 to who we can become in 2025. Our goal is to “be love” to those around us wherever we go and in whatever season we may find ourselves. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HyT7YDEIyl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/9t3vW0G9El0) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/bVWwGVtsHZ8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

A new year brings a new opportunity for things to be different, yet we often pursue meaning and joy from things that cannot deliver. In 2025, let go of the pursuits that can't give life and seek the Jesus, the one who came so that we might have life and have it abundantly. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SyhDR6gSJg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/Pgs857azcTo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/4o8tb0FH-3s?si=cHD_sGighqhkyZum) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Christmas—the coming of Jesus—is God's rescue mission for all humankind for all time. Jesus comes as a light into our darkness, and he invites us to participate in his mission for the good of all people. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ryZIPlPByl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/gZU9VmLOjUE) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/Ie2cyBdrMhs?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

As Americans prepare to set a record for Christmas spending, the Christmas story reminds us that Jesus was born into a situation of suffering and humility. Jesus invites us to join his work of alleviating suffering around the world and even here at home. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkwQCJMrJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/1X-BhfUnDLw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/kTWqxXCmmpA?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

When Jesus was born, the angels proclaimed good news of great joy for all people. This week, Pastor Mark shares how we can experience this great joy in our lives today. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rJvIqFPVJl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/qtjCJ_fkwTk) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/ZpF5yY7ZXiY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Most of us want to believe or at least act like we have it all together. We become experts at denying and disguising our brokenness to others and even ourselves. The Christmas story shows us that Jesus comes to us in our brokenness in order to transform and heal us. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rk3qtIAmke) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/w57mOXlJRLM) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/nbCPMTUhpac?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a world where darkness is so often overwhelming, the season of Advent reminds us that Jesus comes as a light to drown out the darkness. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BykMb3m7ye) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/MOs1MIacmz4) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/NslbTM6JOCg?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The three enemies of the “immeasurably more” life Jesus has for us are control, comparison, and competition. If we can let go of these, trust God, and choose generosity, we can receive the life God offers us. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SkvBaAjz1x) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/HdymoLdxVX8) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/iwflkXlq0no?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We know deep down that the good life isn't about money, but still we find ourselves trying to pursue fulfillment, security, and happiness through accumulation. Jesus shows us that it's only through letting go of greed and embracing generosity that we receive a life that is immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1CfOsMzJx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/Ob4gvcrCWGA) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/wB38iGvavDI?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

God is generous and gives us immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, and we have a part to play in accessing this abundance for the good of our neighbors as well as ourselves. Pastor Mark shares the key to unlocking God's abundance in your life. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1j2duFZ1x) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/xD3Y9pKA364) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/j51CKf_pujg?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

When it comes to faith and politics, the specifics can get complicated, but the bottom line is not. As followers of Jesus, our political agenda is to love our neighbors and our enemies. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SyR0vMxWJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/ILLTBiwvvoo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/jLOpqgCkJYw?si=TTbj44tOKB7qKQ1h) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We cannot separate the kind of politics we have from the kind of people we are. Our politics desperately needs people who have put away anger, rage, malice, and slander. If we want better politics, we have to allow God to form us into the kind of people who live differently. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HyrkV1vx1x) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/TnOT5avfTjo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/OOMRLIGLdAY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

As long as there are people in community, there will always be politics. While politics can often go wrong, we can also choose to engage in a way that represents the love of Jesus to the world and works for the good of all God's children. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HJkPXjakkx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/ieTsdmPY-To) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/CWEmfs7q9S4?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

There is no lack of fearmongering during election season, but we don't have to be afraid. While our political parties and candidates can't save us, Jesus and his loving-kindness can, and he shows us that love is the way to create a kinder nation and world. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H11GNuNJkx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/4qeCPB05oFU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/qxoWmfAPypQ?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Biblical kindness never seeks anything but the best, even for those who seek the worst for us. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkhSlHjR0) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/ylsUsps4bEo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/1fflf-4EBNE?si=GPXd5G6sHpv2I0Z4) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Most of us can be kind to the people closest to us—at least most of the time. But in the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges us to an even greater level of kindness—Kingdom kindness—which demands that we are kind even to our enemies. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H134N-GC0) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/_drLxJU8zlg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/Num8nLnbErE?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We all learned as children that it's important to be nice, but sometimes we mistake niceness for kindness, and we even justify unkindness in the name of niceness. Jesus shows us what true kindness looks like, and invites us to be kind, even when it doesn't feel nice. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkKwVadp0) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/KcznL5E3IUY) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/QPU1ibx3gMQ?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The U.S. Presidential election is 50 days away, and the atmosphere is anything but kind. Yet even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference in our communities. This election season, let's campaign for kindness! Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1P1J8b2A) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/Se10Yc1Bsik) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/0RxshAHPnrw?si=Oqn1TVWruR5KVHZj) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

While our world today is plagued by division, suffering, and just plain meanness, God is inviting us to help create something new--a collage of people from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures, a community of belonging and delight. Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/N-aVEFgdvTk) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/I0G-tcqIfZs?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

If we want to have strong and healthy families and relationships, we have to become healthier ourselves by seeking God's healing in our own lives. As our families become healthier together, our households can become places of joy, kindness, and hope for a weary world. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=By9gw7AjR) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/U7WSWDSPBys) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/6kzz6bF2P9M?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Broken relationships are painful, but repair is possible. Repair is a process that takes significant effort, but when we're both willing to make that effort, with God's help, we can experience the joy of reconciliation. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkqlhProR) Watch the Sermon () Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/6vroYY6DFnA?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

There are no perfect people. We are all broken in some way, but healing and forgiveness are possible. With God's help, we can experience healing and even thriving in our relationships. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkAEdN250) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/lgsfWzFIMOY) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/8JluwFV5Njo) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Every relationship is built on commitment, but not commitment in general. There are four specific commitments every relationship needs, and you can learn to make those commitments and have better relationships. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1_bWZNqA) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/hGV1QnnM3sw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/tCDuVYnSboU?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Character matters in all of our relationships, from our family rooms to our bedrooms to our boardrooms. Your character matters and so does the character of the people you choose to trust. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkVA9GtYA) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/qaP3-74JcNE) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/02EFaOLQzLE?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Family matters, and no family works without trust. Trust is the fuel that drives every relationship. When trust is broken, repairing it is difficult. When we can learn to build, strengthen, and repair trust in our relationships, we can experience lasting joy. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HyVQ7JgtC) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/NRmftchyzgU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/Reyu63-M7RM?si=gnjsW_85-sNSXw55) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a society that is growing lonelier by the day, we desperately need community. Jesus invites us to a community where everyone is welcome and where God is healing us toward wholeness. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ryLhooH_R) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/3O3TeA2iQYk) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/KHeBuH_TGEU?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Solitude was once our default state when other people weren't around. Now it's nearly extinct. With distraction always easily at hand, we are losing the ability to endure uncomfortable emotions. Jesus models for us a healthy rhythm of engaging with people and withdrawing for solitude. When we regularly engage the practice of solitude, we become spiritually healthier and better able to love and serve our neighbors. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rkDyknaDC) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/QRWz0bjcf3M) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/uOIseXXbvnY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Our lives are growing more and more complex, and we are growing more and more disconnected from the things that make us human. To simplify our lives, we have to reconnect with what it means to be part of God's good creation. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1ifFlQwC) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/JCM7F3ysATY) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/d_8CoHMZbnQ?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We all face wilderness moments in our lives, but when we open ourselves to God in those moments, we can be transformed. In the wilderness, we learn to let go of the inessential so we can focus on the essential. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rkakK-qIR) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/wjv1MULRvOo?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)