Listen to the weekly messages of Grace Community United Methodist Church in Lithia, FL.
Jesus shows us the kingdom-minded life. He calls us to reframe our lives following his example.
A rag-tag group of people embraced the opportunity to restart their lives by following Jesus.
This season, let the question "Are we there yet?" not be a whine from an uncomfortable back seat or an impatient traveler; let it be a plea for God to break into our reality and bring us the glorious fulfillment of the promise; let it be a hope that God remains in charge, despite the trouble we see in the landscape through which we travel; let it be a call to work and worship in this season of light. Are We There Yet?"
This season, let the question "Are we there yet?" not be a whine from an uncomfortable back seat or an impatient traveler; let it be a plea for God to break into our reality and bring us the glorious fulfillment of the promise; let it be a hope that God remains in charge, despite the trouble we see in the landscape through which we travel; let it be a call to work and worship in this season of light. Are We There Yet?"
This season, let the question "Are we there yet?" not be a whine from an uncomfortable back seat or an impatient traveler; let it be a plea for God to break into our reality and bring us the glorious fulfillment of the promise; let it be a hope that God remains in charge, despite the trouble we see in the landscape through which we travel; let it be a call to work and worship in this season of light. Are We There Yet?"
Looking at our modern life through the lens of ancient life. Can you "tag" yourself in their picture?
Looking at our modern life through the lens of ancient life. Can you "tag" yourself in their picture?
Every person should be miraculously transformed from an empty life to a full life because believing in Jesus can give them new wine that is abundant in its quantity and superior in its quality.
The Apostles' Creed: The Church and The Communion of Saints
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord
This week, we will learn what a creed is, about the origins of The Apostles' Creed and the significance of the first line, "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
Even the grave couldn't still Jesus. He is alive and active, moving in our lives and our world.
Throughout his story, Jesus, has been moving in one direction...to the cross.
As Mary anointed Jesus with the scent of sacrifice, we are called to pour out ourselves for him.
God is always running to meet us, even when we have squandered God's grace.
Instead of gazing at the grass on the other side of the fence, Jesus brings us back to focus on realities that will bring change and growth in our own backyard.
Jesus won't let Herod's threats or the people opposition keep him from fulfilling his loving purpose.
Jesus' temptation in the desert shows us that God has moved fully into human flesh and can identify with our every experience.
Jesus' unconditional love opens the boundaries of our love.
Only by emptying ourselves will we experience true fullness.
We hear and accept our own call to be part of Jesus' work.
Jesus' good news for the world isn't a threat, but an invitation.
Jesus began his work of illuminating the dark places at Cana.