These are sermons and other assorted musings from UMCU, a Methodist Congregation in Uniontown, Ohio.
What to do when the world just stinks...
Who needs to be in heaven for it to be heaven for you?
Sometimes sifting through the waste is essential...if you want anything to grow.
What to do when you don't know the meaning of your own name.
When someone hurts you, how will you choose to respond? How do you know? Dare we ask, what would Jesus do?
The Church has a great a reputation for heaping shame and guilt on folks who are just trying to live their lives. Is there another way?
We have a problem with our hearts, a jealousy and a resentment that starts from even a very young age. Tkae a listen and find out what we can do about it.
Have you ever wondered why the a church service is what it is? Where did the prayers and rituals come from? We do we do it the way we do? This week, take a listen to Exilecast and find out!
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Did Christianity really steal Christmas from the Romans? Is it, in fact, just a pagan holiday? And why do we have to listen to a mad man rave about "unquenchable fire" every Advent?
The first of our Advent and Artistry preaching series, we present a reflection on Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. To donate to our church via PayPal, please click here: https://uniontownchurch.wordpress.com/donate/ To view The Starry Night, please click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Starry_Night#/media/File:Van_Gogh_-_Starry_Night_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg
Momma always said to pick your battles, but it seems like we've all been picking quite a few these days, and there's always more to choose from.
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What is the Church about? What's our brand, so to speak? Who are we called to be, and what, therefore, are we called to do?
Sometimes the scariest thing is just not knowing.
Food has a way of connecting us...across time and space. If you have received grace from listening to our podcast, consider donating to our church. Like so many congregations, we have struggled throughout the pandemic and we need your help to keep our online ministries up on the web. You can find our church PayPal page here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LMA5AH6T84WTU&source=url
Sometimes resentment feels like a victimless crime, but the truth is we are stealing something from someone...
At some point, we have to go deeper. Everything is more than it is.
Sometimes, when you've been fighting a war for so long, there's only one thing left to do: surrender.
ExileCast is back, baby! This sermon's about a certain, very short, baptist you may know, and the king who made him that way. Listen and learn about the destructive force of resentment in our lives.
Hear this year's Easter Sermon plus a very special interview with my dear friend, Dr. Jeff Archinal. He's here to answer questions about the vaccines, and why we should or should not get them. If you have any questions about vaccination, or you are just trying to make an informed decision for the sake of your family, you should really take a listen to what Dr. Archinal has to say.
Sometimes it feels like something's just about to go down...
The world is very different than you think.
Starting out from the beginning is a young person's game, but from time time, God calls us to something new.
Does Jesus make us choose between God and family?
What do we do with our doubts?
This world is suffering, but not for lack of money or leadership, but for lack of salt.
What does it mean to be truly great? And is it even a good thing?
Finding Christmas is hard this year, but sometimes you just have to stare into the darkness before you can see the Light.
It's not that God forgives unwed teenage mothers; it's that they are some of God's favorite people in the whole world.
Joy is a difficult concept, and sometimes we can only come to it by way of tragedy. ————-If you'd like to make a gift to our community of faith, please click this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LMA5AH6T84WTU&source=url
Sermon from the second Sunday of Advent
Getting in tune, making harmony out of dissonance, becoming an antenna for the vibes of the world.
A special guest sermon, from our very own Mike Miller!
This past Sunday's sermon with a special interview with my boss!
Are you lonesome tonight? Do you have a suspicious mind? Don't be cruel, you hound-dog. Listen to this sermon.
We have last week's sermon along with an interview with two local doctors! Join our conversation.
You've been washing your hands like a champ...so how's your soul looking?
sometimes what's required of us is not to DO anything...
Sometimes what you are willing to fight for, and who you are willing to fight with, betrays where your true love lies.
If you've ever wondered just who you really are, you've come to the right place.
What does Jesus have to do with my grandma's old muumuu? Have a listen and find out!