Crossroads at Boone United Methodist Church

from Matthew 1:18-25 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(June 15, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Joseph”"

from Acts 2:1-12 w/ Ben Fitzgerald

from John 14:8-14 As Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure, He is encouraging them in the work that they are going to do in His Name. Jesus tells them that they are going to go on and do “greater things” than He has done…that the scope and reach of their ministry, empowered by … Continue reading "(June 1, 2025) “Looking Back, Looking Ahead”"

from Exodus 3:17-22; 14:5-16 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God's heart is for the rescue and … Continue reading "(May 25, 2025) “The God Who: Sets Us Free”"

from Exodus 3:14-16 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God's heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 18, 2025) “The God Who: Is”"

from Exodus 3:1-12 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God's heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 11, 2025) “The God Who: Calls”"

from Exodus 2:23-25 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God’s heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 4, 2025) “The God Who: Hears”"

from Romans 8:18-27 w/ Laura Byrch

from Matthew 28:1-10 The tomb is empty. He is risen. Life awaits! w/ Vern Collins

from Matthew 27:33-66 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(April 13, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: The Cross”"

from Matthew 26:36-46 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 30, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Thy Will Be Done”"

from John 13:1-17 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 23, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: The Servant in the Room”"

from Matthew 21:23-32 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 16, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Authority”"

from Matthew 21:12-17 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 9, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Cleansing of the Temple”"

from Matthew 6:16-18 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(March 2, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Fasting”"

from Genesis 1:31-2:3 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 23, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Sabbath”"

from Romans 12:1-2 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 16, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed”"

from Acts 4:32-37 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(February 9, 2025) “Stewardship: Generosity of the Gospel”"

from 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much … Continue reading "(February 2, 2025) “Stewardship: Giving Everything”"

from Joshua 24:14-18 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 26, 2025) “Stewardship: As An Act of Devotion”"

from Genesis 28:10-22 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 19, 2025) “Because We Still Care: An Act of Worship”"

from Luke 3:15-18, 21-22 On this the “Baptism of the Lord” Sunday we are invited to consider the significance of the baptism of Jesus. What was Jesus stepping into in stepping in to the waters of the Jordan? What was so compelling about the invitation and challenge of John? What does this mean for us … Continue reading "(January 12, 2024) “Follow. Remember. Go…”"

from Matthew 2:1-12 While there is little detail (other than what Matthew records) that is known about the Magi, the fact that he records this visit from these strangers in his Gospel account invites us to lean in, to consider our own journey, to consider what we are in pursuit of…and to consider what might … Continue reading "(January 5, 2025) Epiphany Sunday- “Better”"

from Luke 2:22-38 w/ Patti Connelly

from Luke 2:1-7 As familiar as the Christmas Story is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this world-changing moment in time that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same story? Hasn't Christ already come? Indeed He has, but we are … Continue reading "(December 24, 2024-Christmas Eve) “In Those Days…for This Day”"

from Luke 2:8-20 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn't Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 22, 2024) “Advent: Peace and Proclamation”"

from Luke 1:26-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn't Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 15, 2024) “Advent: Humility and the Advent of Love”"

from Luke 1:67-80 *Christmas Cantata Combined worship gathering* As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn't Christ already … Continue reading "(December 8, 2024) “Advent: The Faith of Silent Waiting”"

from Luke 1:5-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 1, 2024) “Advent: Hope”"

from Habakkuk 3:16-19 When things are going well rejoicing can feel as natural as breathing…but what about when the challenges and the pain of life come? Where does rejoicing go? Is it possible to rejoice when life’s challenges come? Is there value in rejoicing during difficult seasons? Most importantly, is there REASON for rejoicing when … Continue reading "(November 24, 2024) “Yet I Will Rejoice”"

from Matthew 5:3-16 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 17, 2024) “Being Church Together: Our Witness”"

from Philippians 2:1-14 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 10, 2024) “Being Church Together: The Power of Humility”"

from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church … Continue reading "(November 3, 2024) “Being Church Together: I Follow…”"

from Ephesians 2:11-22 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(October 27, 2024) “Being Church Together: Built Together”"

from John 17:20-26 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(October 20, 2024) “Being Church Together: One”"

from Philippians 4:4-9 In times of turmoil we tend to look for that which will bring us peace; for that which will help us cope; for that which will help us through. Challenges, the unknown affects not only our outlook on life and our relationship with hope, but it can challenge our relationships with one … Continue reading "(October 13, 2024) “Peace That Guards”"

from Revelation 21:1-6 How are we to find hope amidst devastation and loss? It is not necessarily a question of looking at what is around us, rather it is a question of where our hope is anchored that determines how we face the challenges of the present. The word from Jesus is that He will … Continue reading "(October 6, 2024) “…Making Everything New”"

from Acts 4:13 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC's Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 22, 2024) “Vision: With Jesus”"

from John 6:1-13 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC's Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 15, 2024) “Vision: Serving With Jesus”"

from 1 John 3:11-23 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC's Vision Statement: “Changed By … Continue reading "(September 8, 2024) “Vision: Loving With Jesus”"

from Galatians 2:20 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC's Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 1, 2024) “Vision: Living With Jesus”"

MISSION CELEBRATION WEEKEND from Philippians 2:1-18 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision … Continue reading "(August 25, 2024) “Going Low With Jesus”"

from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 w/ Ed Glaize and Vern Collins

from Hebrews 12:1-3 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we'll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for us.  … Continue reading "(August 11, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Run The Race”"

from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we'll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for … Continue reading "(August 4, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Training for the Prize”"

from Ecclesiastes 9:11 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we'll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for us.  … Continue reading "(July 28, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Not as Planned”"

from 1 Samuel 2:27-30 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for … Continue reading "(July 21, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Honor”"

from Colossians 4:2-6 In this seven week series we journey through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul's encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(July 14, 2024) “Colossians: Devoted to Prayer”"

from Colossians 3:23-24 In this seven week series we journey through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul's encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(July 7, 2024) “Colossians: Whatever We Do”"

from Colossians 3:12-17 In this seven week series we journey through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul's encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 30, 2024) “Colossians: Clothe Yourselves”"

from Colossians 3:1-11 In this seven week series we journey through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul's encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 23, 2024) “Colossians: On Things Above”"