Weekly worship services and additional mid-week "Left Overs" which go into more depth on a particular subject.
Lake Gibson United Methodist Church
We are Jesus "hands and feet" which enables us to spread the word that God creates all.
The first sermon offered by Dr. Anthony Purcell. May the love of God permit us to recognize that we are here to serve God and interact with others in his image.
Are we doing right by Jesus? Thoughts from Pastor Steve upon his retirement from the Florida conference of the United Methodist Church. Taken from the 2012-06-12 worship service.
What is the Nicene creed? How does it guide Christianity? Taken from the 2022-05-31 Left Overs.
From Genesis to Revelations, God is preparing a place for each of us. 2022-05-22 Worship Service.
How do we become part of God's story? Do we have a focus on God and work to expand the kingdon? Taken from the 2022-05-15 sermon.
2022-04-26 Left Overs - What is your worldview? Are we faithfully different? If you faith does not change how you act, is it really faith?
2022-05-03 Left Overs - We are to have the same mind of Christ and be one with Christ.
2022-05-10 - Mother's Day is celebrated with the love given to each of us. Jesus Christ died for the redemption of our sins - a true act of love for each of us.
2022-04-17 Easter Worship Service. This is the day we celebrate the risen Lord. From the apostles creed...."suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty". He is alive and his word guides us in all that we do.
Listen to the joy of our Easter 2022 Cantata. Realize that he is risen from the grave and is here for the remission of our sins.
As Christians, we hold the bible as our guiding light. How is our view of the world biblical? Do we respond to the happenings around us using a biblical view? If we don't, are we following our true beliefs.
The Resurrection has been celebrated again is past Easter Sunday. It is a matter to be celebrated each and every day. We know where we will go when we depart this earth. Our faith gives us that knowledge. Should we understand that the love given to us by Jesus Christ is a gift worth giving? Do we not need to express this love as we interface with others in our world? We have been given a gift. We should use it for the betterment of mankind.
What message do we take to others to reconcile them with God? Thoughts taken from the 2022-03-27 sermon.
Reconciliation within the church. Are we leading by example as a means of showing God's love for his children? Do our attitudes and deeds reflecting that we are an ambassador of Christ? Taken from the 2022-03-27 worship service.
What is the true meaning of repentance? Taken from the 2022-03-20 sermon.
Forgiveness and forgetfulness are both under God's control. Ask for God to help us improve our actions during this Lenten season.
Faith, our belief that God will deliver us is all we need. Taken from the 2022-03-13 worship service.
2022-03-02 Ash Wednesday message of repentance and the resurrection.
Preparing for Lent - ashes signifying that we are repenting of our sins. Repentance is sorrow for sin with a determination and help from God that we will sin no more. This is not a one-time thing. It is a continuing action to recognize that we are sinners and that we must always work to repent. It is a daily attitude to insure that we are following God's intent for our lives. It is a matter of the heart. Taken from that 2022-03-01 Ash Wednesday message.
The Klassens provide concerts worldwide in support of missions in South America. Hear their music and testimonials throughout this worship service from 2022-02-27.
2022-02-22 Left Overs. How God finds those in prisons. How can God find ways in which we can serve?
Taken from the 2022-02-20 worship service. How do we save those who have gone off the beaten path? Some thoughts from the Methodist ministry at Florida's women's prison, the largest in the nation with a capacity for 3,000 inmates.
Jesus told gave the same message multiple times to differing audiences. GOD expresses his love for us all. Should we not reciprocate? Taken from the 2022-02-13 sermon.
How do you witness? Taken from the 2022-02-08 Left Overs.
Taken from the 2022-02-06 worship service. Have you been called to serve? Follow in the footsteps of Peter and profess the glory of Jesus Christ.
One must have faith in order to see miracles. Are we different today? Do we really live a life of love? Taken from the 2022-01-30 sermon.
Sanctification as a Methodist concept? Taken from the Left Overs of 2022-01-25.
How have you brought the GOOD NEWS to someone this week? Maybe we need to reflect on what Jesus asks us to do! From the 2022-01-23 sermon message.
Jesus turned water into wine because he knew the marriage, like our worship, should be a joyful, meaningful and fun. The holy spirit guides us and provides each of us with different gifts. How do we use those gifts to enhance our worship as we gather together? Taken from the worship service of 2022-01-16.
Do you feel the expectation for a better world? Has the Holy Spirit joined you in your daily life? Taken from the sermon of 2022-01-09.
John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit permit us to talk with God. Taken from the 2022-01-09 worship service.
Epithany: the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12). We celebrated Christmas understanding that Christ is with us and Christ is within us. Our epithany took place when we realized that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. Taken from the 2022-01-02 sermon.
What gift did you give to Jesus Christ in remembrance of his birth? Taken from the 2021-12-26 sermon message.
Christ was born so that he might sacrifice himself for our sins. Taken from the 2021-12-24 Christmas Eve Service.
Joy to the world for Christ is born. Taken from the 2021-12-12 worship service.
We are told that we should have certain attributes: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Love is what binds all these attributes together. The Lord loves us and the love of Jesus Christ holds it all together. It is a two-way street. Love your God with all your heart and these attributes flow naturally from you to all others. How can we do this better?
Do we know the hope to which we have been called? Left overs taken from the 2021-11-29 sermon.
Our hope in God's assurance is a foundation of our faith. Taken from the 2021-11-28 Worship Service.
What kind of a King is Jesus? I myself will seek out my sheep. I will be the shepherd. (Ezekiel). Jesus is the good shepherd who will lay down his life for us. He will seek us when we are lost and care for us when we are found. This is the type of King we find in Jesus.
2021-11-21 Worship Service. Christ the King Sunday – King of Kings and Lord of Lords: Our Lord and Savior.
For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life. See the benevolent side of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit as the face of God. Taken from the 2021-11-14 Sunday message by Michael Stafford.
Today's sermon message is offered by Michael Stafford of Lake Gibson UMC.
2021-11-02 What do we do when things don't go quite as we had planned? How do we let go and see God at work in our life?
2021-10-31 worship message. Many of us plan our days, weeks, and months. But sometimes, we have to Let Go and Let God define the way. He leads us to opportunities we would have never envisioned. Have faith in His will and be glad!