Kindred Church Podcast

In various ways and for different reasons, many of us struggle with pain, fear, suffering, or persistent feelings of unworthiness. And as we bear the weight of those struggles, it's natural to question whether God is with us. But our faith reveals a God who meets us in our darkest places and leads us through. Today in worship, we'll meet a man whose journey has taken him from paralyzing addiction and maximum-security prison to becoming a United Methodist pastor. As we hear his remarkable story, we'll discover profound encouragement and hard-earned wisdom about finding God in the struggle. Scripture Reading: Psalm 107:1-3 (NIV)  Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-1-2025

“Who will be saved?” That's a foundational question that people of faith have been wrestling with for millenia. Answers to that question have profound implications for the ways we think about who God loves and how God loves. So in today's sermon, we'll explore how several prominent Christian traditions have sought to answer that question, and we'll be reminded of the steadfast certainty of God's unconditional love. Join us as we conclude our series, “Saved.” Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-5-11-2025

The cross is the most recognizable symbol of the Christian faith. And virtually all types of Christians affirm that “Jesus died to save us.” But what exactly does that mean? In today's sermon we'll explore several flaws in one popular understanding of the cross, and then we'll find in Scripture a more faithful, more beautiful perspective on the meanings of Jesus' death. Join us as we continue our series, “Saved.” Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-5-4-2025

Many of us were taught that salvation is all about going to heaven when we die. Whether we were told to pray a specific prayer or behave a certain way, we were given the goal of getting into heaven. But that perspective on salvation leaves a lot of stuff (and, often, a lot of people) out. And as we'll see in today's sermon, Scripture paints a much more expansive, inclusive picture of salvation. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Saved.”  Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-4-27-2025

Many of us have been through a season of life so crushing that we simply couldn't see a way forward. And some of us are in one of those hard seasons right now. When we're in that dark place, hope can feel completely impossible. But in today's sermon, we'll explore a powerful truth: When we can't see a way forward, there's always more than meets the eye. Join us as we discover the life-changing hope of Easter!  Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-24 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-4-20-2025

Jesus didn't shrink back from who he was called to be—and neither should you. In today's sermon, we'll discover that Palm Sunday isn't just a quaint biblical story about a donkey and palm branches. It's a divine invitation to step into your purpose. Join us as we conclude our series, “The Way.” Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-10 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-4-13-2025

When we hear the word “evangelism,” many of us understandably recoil. It's a word that has so much baggage that it's tempting to drop the word from our spiritual vocabulary and perhaps to drop the whole idea of evangelism altogether. But in today's sermon, we'll try to strip away the baggage and explore the original meaning of the “e-word.” In the process, we'll discover what evangelism meant to Jesus, the surprising way he did it, and what his example means for us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”  Scripture Reading: John 4:3-10 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-4-6-2025

Many of us find ourselves in the middle of a storm right now. Whether it's the storm of financial stress, parenting struggles, career challenges, feelings of unworthiness, federal policy changes, or all of that and more…it can feel impossible to find peace. But in today's sermon, we'll discover that Jesus is our calm through the fiercest storms that may come our way, and nothing in this world can shake the peace that he provides. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”  Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-30-2025

A central part of Jesus' mission was to announce, inaugurate, embody, describe, and guide us into a bold new reality that he calls the “Kingdom of God.” It's safe to say that the “Kingdom” is what Jesus is all about. And as his followers, the “Kingdom” is what Jesus calls us to be all about. So how do we do that? What does it look like for us to live into this “Kingdom”? In today's sermon, Jesus is the preacher and we'll hear him answer this question in his own words, unfiltered. Buckle up! And join us as we continue our series, “The Way.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 5 - 7 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-23-2025

Jesus heals! For 2,000 years this important truth has inspired extraordinary hope...and it has also raised faith-shaking questions. So in today's sermon we'll explore the healing power of Jesus, we'll wrestle with some hard questions it raises, and we'll consider how Jesus' healing applies to us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.” Scripture Reading: Mark 5:38-43 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: ​​https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-16-2025

There seems to be a growing number of people in our society (some with great political power) who identify themselves and their stances as “Christian” but whose actions do not reflect the life and teachings of Jesus. And if we're honest, sometimes we're among them (gulp!). So in today's sermon we'll begin exploring some of the most central themes in Jesus' life and teaching in order to rediscover what Jesus is really all about. Join us as we begin our new series, “The Way.”  Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-13 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-9-2025

Life is busy—between work, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list, it's easy to feel like we're just trying to survive. And in that whirlwind, if we're not careful, we can wind up neglecting our relationship with our romantic partner or with our other loved ones. So in today's sermon, we'll consider how we can intentionally invest in our relationships in ways that both enrich our lives and strengthen our faith.  Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-2-2025

The forces of isolation and division seem to be stronger than ever in our society right now. And those forces often take a toll on the health of our relationships. So in today's sermon, we'll reflect on the power of Jesus to liberate us for a life of togetherness that the challenges of this world cannot overcome. Join us as we continue our series, “Together.” Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-23-2025

Our culture would have us believe that the primary purpose of a romantic relationship is to feel good. But as it turns out, when “feeling good” becomes our main romantic goal, we run into all kinds of problems. So in today's sermon, we'll explore a countercultural, divine approach to love that leads to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Whatever your relationship status, inclination, or orientation, join us as we continue our series “Together.” Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:8-9 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-16-2025

Social media, news articles, and popular magazines are full of advice about how to find and develop a good romantic relationship. And while some of our culture's advice may be helpful, much of it is suspect at best. So in today's sermon, we'll turn to a more trustworthy source and we'll consider how the original “relationship goal” can be our guide. Whatever your relationship status, inclination, or orientation, join us as we begin our new series “Together.”  Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:15-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-9-2025

During almost every waking moment in our culture, there is a battle for our attention: News headlines preying on our fear or our anger; social media feeds expertly designed to keep us scrolling; click-bait ads that we just can't help but click on… And as our attention gets gobbled up, our most important priorities slip further away. So in today's sermon we'll explore a powerful biblical passage that challenges us to intentionally guard our attention so that we don't lose focus on the One who matters most. Join us as we wrap up our series, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-2-2025

When we're feeling exhausted, our culture offers us lots of ways we can rest. Whether it's shopping, Netflix, spa days, or vacations, the possibilities for physical and mental rest are endless. But sometimes we try all of that only to find that we're still exhausted. Our rest didn't work! Often, that's because we're too focused on the wrong kind of rest. In today's sermon, we'll learn from Jesus about a kind of rest that most of us desperately need but rarely think about. And we'll learn one super practical way to incorporate this important kind of rest into our daily lives. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Luke 5:12-16 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok

We humans instinctively hate feeling limited. When we're told “you can't,” or “that's enough,” or “you must,” we tend to bristle and push back. But while that defiant spirit is sometimes justified, it's often destructive to us. In fact, our stubborn determination to live without any limits is a driving force behind the relentless pace of our lives and our constant exhaustion. So in today's sermon, we'll explore how Jesus invites us to embrace our limitedness, finding true purpose and deep rest in the process. And as we celebrate Dr. King this weekend, we'll learn about a pivotal decision he made to embrace his personal limits that ultimately empowered his leadership in the Civil Rights movement. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-19-2025

Most of us live in a constant state of hurry. From the moment our alarm wakes us up in the morning until we finally crash back into bed at night, we spend most of our waking hours rushing through our errands, tasks, meals, and responsibilities. But while our frenetic pace is normalized and even celebrated in our culture, it's destructive to our bodies, our minds, and our souls. So in today's sermon, we'll consider what God has to say about the speed of our lives, and we'll learn some practical ways to slow ourselves down. Join us as we begin a new series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19:2 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok

Reflecting on our life's journey, especially after challenging seasons, is a rich faith practice that allows us to recognize God's presence in everyday moments. During this time of testimony and reflection, Kindred member Lianne MacGregor leads us in her reflection of 2024, recounting where she saw God working, and how that informs her faith at the start of this New Year.  Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-5-2025

We all experience seasons when we feel disconnected from God. Whether it's because you were excluded from church at some point in your past, or you have a sense of doubt you can't overcome, or maybe you just never felt like God would have any interest in a person like you… If you feel a sense of distance from God, you are certainly not alone. In tonight's sermon, we'll explore several biblical figures in the Christmas story who felt the exact same way. And we'll watch them discover that the good news of Christmas is specifically for people like them… and for people like you!  Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-22-2024

Sometimes in life we have to make huge decisions with limited information. So most of us know what it's like to ask God for a sign: “God, what should I do? Which way should I go? What should I believe? Please give me a sign.” In today's sermon we'll explore a famous God-given sign in the Christmas story and we'll learn what it means for us in those times when we're asking God for a sign of our own. Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-22-2024

In this emotional pressure cooker that our culture calls “the holidays,” we're told we should all be feeling extra joy.  But in reality, as we contend with all the overwhelming demands of this season, we often feel anything but joyful. So in today's sermon, we'll consider why joy so often escapes us, how our culture sets us up to fail, and how we can truly find joy this Christmas. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-15-2024

Sometimes life can be very painful. And when we're hurting, it's natural to wonder, “God, where are you? And what are you doing?” So in today's sermon, we'll explore one part of the Christmas story that we tend to overlook, and we'll discover its powerful good news for anyone who's hurting. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-8-2024

The season of Advent is a time of hope. But when we've been through a long season of disappointment, hope can be hard to sustain. In today's sermon we'll learn from a biblical couple who discovered that God's timing may be different from ours, but that we never need to despair. Join us as we begin our new series, “Unlikely Advent.” Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-1-2024

You are powerful!! In fact, you likely don't even realize just how powerful you are. In today's sermon, we'll explore one of our amazing abilities that we often overlook and frequently misuse, and we'll learn how we can use it to do extraordinary good. Join us as we wrap up our sermon series on the New Testament book of James.  Scripture Reading: James 3:3-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-11-24-2024

What is God's deepest desire for you? Many of us were taught that God's deepest desire is that we would have faith in God. But what if God has an even deeper desire? In today's sermon we'll explore what God wants even more than our faith, how we can attain it, and why it matters so much in our everyday lives. Join us as we continue our series on the New Testament book of James.  Scripture Reading: James 2:14-24 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-11-17-2024

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? What story do you tell yourself about yourself? Could it be that you're telling the wrong story? In today's sermon, we'll cut through the false narratives and consider the life-giving, life-changing story that God invites us into. Join us as we begin our series on the New Testament book of James.  Scripture Reading: James 1:1, 19-25 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-11-10-2024

A heartbreaking-but-universal part of the human experience is to lose someone we love. The people we love shape our identities and make us who we are. So when we lose them, it can feel like we're losing part of our very selves. In today's sermon, we'll consider the experience of loss through the lens of faith in a God who refuses to let death unravel us. If you have ever experienced a painful loss, this is for you.  Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-11-3-2024

If you're paying attention, it's hard not to be worried about the state of the world right now. And with a high-stakes election just days away, it's easy to feel like the whole future of the world hangs in the balance. How could we not be stressed about that?! But as followers of Jesus, we have access to a sense of confident peace that endures through anything this crazy world throws our way. So in today's sermon, we'll talk about how we can sustain that sense of peace through turbulent times like these. Join us as we wrap up our series on faith and politics. Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-10-27-2024

In the current political climate, many people on all sides are narrowly focused on winning. But as followers of Jesus, we believe that the ultimate victory has already been won. So what exactly is the victory that has been won by Jesus? And how should it shape the way we engage in politics? Those are the questions we'll explore in today's sermon. Join us as we continue our series on the intersection of faith and politics.  Scripture Reading: Revelation 18:2-5, 11-14 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-10-20-2024

Christians across the political spectrum are often keen to assert that their faith informs their stances. Unfortunately, few Christians seem to consider how their faith should inform the way they advocate those stances. So in today's sermon we'll explore how the way of Jesus should inform the way we engage in politics and why that's vitally important. Join us as we continue our series on the intersection of faith and politics.  Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-11 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-10-13-2024

In case you haven't heard, there's an election coming up. Some of us are super passionate about it…and others of us are super not. Some of us feel deeply invested…others of us just feel cynical. But as followers of Jesus, it's important to ask the question, What does our faith have to say about all of this? Is political engagement part of our calling? Whether you love politics, hate politics, or anything in between, join us for today's sermon as we start a new series exploring what our faith can teach us in this election season. Scripture Reading: Genesis 9:12-17 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-10-6-2024

Is there anything we want more than control? We think that if we could just get things under control, all our problems would be solved and we would finally be satisfied with our lives. But what if the control we long for isn't even possible? What if it's actually a good thing that so much of our life is out of our control? What if we can get what our heart most deeply desires without being in control? That's what we'll explore in today's sermon. Join us as we wrap up our series, “Counterfeit Gods.” Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-9-29-2024

Our culture teaches us that sex has the power to satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. But while sex can be good (!), it cannot ultimately give us what our hearts most deeply crave. And when we put too much hope in sex, we find constant disappointment and we leave a trail of destruction in our wake. So in today's sermon, we'll talk about why sex is good, when sex becomes bad, and how to do sexuality the way God intended.  Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-9 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-9-22-2024

Money is a major source of anxiety for nearly all of us. And our typical ways of dealing with our financial stress often just make our anxiety worse. So in today's sermon, we'll explore: what's really driving our financial anxiety, why our typical solutions don't work, and what we can do to overcome our stress about money. Join us as we continue our series, “Counterfeit Gods.” Get today's sermon notes here.  Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-9-15-2024

In today's sermon we're talking about our biggest problem in life, what's really causing it, why most of our solutions never work…and most importantly, what we can do about it. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Counterfeit Gods.” Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-4 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-9-8-2024

Jesus tells us that in order to discover his Kingdom, we must humble ourselves like little children. So what does it mean for us to have “child-like faith”? And how can we develop a “child-like” faith that doesn't become a “child-ish” faith? These are some of the questions we'll consider in today's sermon. Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:1-8 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-9-1-2024

For many of us, late August is a time of transitions, which can cause us lots of stress. And God knows we're not at our best when we're overwhelmed with stress! So in today's sermon, we'll consider some practical ways that our faith can help us overcome our anxieties. That way, we can each stay confident and focused on our God-given mission in the season ahead! Join us as we wrap up our series, “Reset.”  Scripture Reading: 2 Cor 5:14-17 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-8-25-2024

A brief word from Pastor Daniel about bringing people to Jesus and an honest interview with a Kindred member about the challenges and joys of inviting people to church. Scripture Reading: Mark 2:1-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-8-18-2024

Despite our best intentions, we often struggle to implement lasting changes in our lives. Whether we want to get more organized, exercise more, or spend more time on things we enjoy, our attempts to change have a frustrating tendency to fall short. The same is sometimes true in our relationship with God: we want to pray more, worship more, trust more, or learn more. And yet, we struggle to follow through on those changes we want to make. So in today's sermon, we'll explore one big reason that implementing change is so hard for us, and we'll learn a simple-but-powerful solution. Join us as we continue our series, “Reset.”  Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-7 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-8-11-2024

August tends to be a month full of transitions and new beginnings. Even as we savor the dwindling days of summer, we also start preparing for fall. Because, for most of us–in one way or another, fall brings new schedules, new routines, new challenges, and new opportunities. So this month at Kindred, we'll consider what our Christian faith can teach us about “new beginnings” in life (spoiler alert: it can teach us a lot!), and we'll explore some practical ways to lean on our faith as we move from one season into the next. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Reset.”  Scripture Reading: John 3:1-5 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-8-4-2024

The good news of Jesus is certainly a source of abundant joy. But in our desire to emphasize the joy of our faith, we Christians sometimes neglect the important role of lament in our relationship with God. The result is a kind of “toxic positivity,” where real suffering is unintentionally minimized and inauthenticity is inadvertently encouraged. So in today's sermon, we'll consider the vital practice of honest lament, how lament is modeled for us in Scripture, and how we can embrace lament for our spiritual health. Join us as we conclude a summer series full of cinematic references called, “Now Playing.”   Scripture Reading: Psalm 13 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-7-28-2024

It's easy to fixate on the things about ourselves that we don't like, or that we wish were different, or that make us feel insecure. But those fixations can blind us to a powerful and important truth: God created each of us--not to be someone else, but to be ourselves, in all of our unique and God-given particularity. In today's sermon, we'll explore the divine gift of our particularity. And we'll learn how growing closer to God allows us to discover and become our true selves. Join us as we continue a summer series full of cinematic references called, “Now Playing.” Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:11-17 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-7-21-2024

At Kindred, we believe that faith, like life, is a journey. And throughout our journey of life, our faith may ebb and flow, decrease and increase, contract and expand. And yet, while our faith may be ever-changing, one truth remains constant. In today's sermon, we'll explore the gift of Baptism and we'll consider the unchanging truth that, no matter what, we belong to God. Join us as we begin a summer series full of cinematic references called, “Now Playing.”  Scripture Reading: Psalm 100 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-7-14-2024

With all the massive problems in the world today, it's easy to get overwhelmed and to think that we can't make much of a difference. How can we keep working for God's kingdom on earth as it is in heaven when we feel powerless to bring about real change? In today's sermon, we'll explore the good news that we have a Helper who empowers our work and multiplies our impact so that we truly can make a difference. Join us as we wrap up our series, ‘Unbridled.'    Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1-9 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-30-2024

None of us like being told that we need to change. And God knows we don't like it. But God tells us anyway. In today's sermon, we'll discover why an unconditionally-loving God would confront us with a call to change, and then we'll see how God helps us make the changes we need to make. Join us as we continue our series, ‘Unbridled.' Scripture Reading: Acts 9:10-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-23-2024

God never promises us that we won't face serious adversity in life. In fact, Jesus tells us that we should actually expect adversity. But the good news is that God knows we need help preserving through the challenges and trials of life. And in today's sermon, we'll explore one powerful way that God gives us the help we need. Join us as we continue our series, ‘Unbridled.'  Scripture Reading: Acts 6:8-15; 7:59-60 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-16-2024

We all have fears because fear is an unavoidable part of life. But if left unchecked, our fears can become deeply destructive. In more ways than we usually recognize, our fear has the power to shape our thoughts, dictate our actions, and hold us back from the life we were created for. So in today's sermon, we'll learn how God helps us to find confidence and freedom in the face of our fears. Join us as we continue our series, “Unbridled.”  Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-9-2024

We all want to be more joyful. But with all the challenges in our lives and all the problems in the world around us, finding joy can be a real struggle. Thankfully, God knows we need help with joy, and God gives us the help we need. In fact, God helps us to find a joy that endures through even the most difficult circumstances we face. In today's sermon, we'll explore how. Join us as we begin our new series, “Unbridled.”   Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14-21 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-2-2024

Sometimes Scripture presents us with passages that are challenging, unsettling, or even downright offensive. But while it can be tempting for us to simply ignore or avoid those kinds of passages, a closer look can often yield beautiful and important insights about the heart of God. In today's sermon, we'll explore one such passage in which a message about God's judgment offers an extraordinary glimpse of the depth of God's love. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-5-26-2024