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We continue our series called “The Trinity.” We will look at the three persons of the Trinity as we explore how we see God. Our message today is “Heavenly Father.” Today we reflect on the way we see God as a loving and caring parent. Let us celebrate the hope of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as we explore the Trinity. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:1-7; 1 John 2:28-3:3; and Matthew 5:43-48.

We finish our series called “Salvation Revealed.” We will spend the Easter season looking at how we live our lives in Christ. Our message today is “The Work.” Today we reflect on the work that we do to reflect the faith that we have and to show we have accepted salvation. May we always see salvation revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Our scripture readings come from Acts 16:16-34; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26. There will be no new sermon audio next week as I will be away.

We continue our series called “Salvation Revealed.” We will spend the Easter season looking at how we live our lives in Christ. Our message today is “Water & the Spirit.” Today we reflect on the physical and spiritual needs we have and the symbolism of both water and Spirit. May we always see salvation revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Our scripture readings come from Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29.

We continue our series called “Salvation Revealed.” We will spend the Easter season looking at how we live our lives in Christ. Our message today is “Something New.” Today we reflect on how we change due to living a life in Christ. May we always see salvation revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Our scripture readings come from Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6; and John 13:31-35.

We continue our series called “Salvation Revealed.” We will spend the Easter season looking at how we live our lives in Christ. Our message today is “Shepherd & Lamb.” Today we reflect on Jesus as both a faithful shepherd and his role as the lamb. May we always see salvation revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Our scripture readings come from Acts 9:36-43; Revelation 7:9-17; and John 10:22-30.

We start a new series called “Salvation Revealed.” We will spend the Easter season looking at how we live our lives in Christ. Our message today is "With Love." Today we reflect on Jesus asking Peter about his love and how we begin everything with love. May we always see salvation revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Our scripture readings come from Acts 9:1-6; Revelation 5:11-14; and John 21:1-19.

We have a two part series called “Duality.” We will look at the duality of Tragedy and Triumph between Palm Sunday and Easter. Our Easter message today is “Triumph.” We reflect on the way that Easter is a symbol of hope and overcoming adversity. When we look between the good and the bad, the celebration and the sorrow, there we will find Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; John 20:1-18.

We have a two part series called “Duality.” We will look at the duality of Tragedy and Triumph between Palm Sunday and Easter. Our message today is “Tragedy.” We reflect on the way that tragedy can overshadow all joy because of fear and sorrow. When we look between the good and the bad, the celebration and the sorrow, there we will find Christ. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; and Luke 23:33-56a.

We finish our Lenten series today called “Looking to Lent.” Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message today is “Facing Expectations.” We reflect on the ways that our expectations of others and God can distort how we we act. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:4b-14; and John 12:1-8

We continue our Lenten series today called “Looking to Lent.” Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message today is “Facing Indignation.” We reflect on the ways that we can cut ourselves off from love because of our anger at others. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Luke 15:1-3,11b-32.

We continue our Lenten series today called “Looking to Lent.” Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message today is “Facing Presumptions.” We reflect on the ways that we overcome the presumptions we make about ourselves, others, and God. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; and Luke 13:1-9.

We continue our Lenten series today called “Looking to Lent.” Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message today is “Facing Adversity.” We reflect on the ways that we overcome the adversities that we face in life. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; and Luke 13:31-35.

We continue our Lenten series today called “Looking to Lent.” Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message today is “Facing Temptation.” We reflect on the example we are given with Christ being tempted in the wilderness. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; and Luke 4:1-13.

We start our Lenten series today called "Looking to Lent." Each message will cover another difficulty that we face in life. Our message for Ash Wednesday is "Facing Doubt." We reflect on the doubts that we have and the struggles we face. Let us look for hope as we are looking to Lent. Our scripture readings come from Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21.

We finish our series called “Transformed.” Each week we took a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Jesus.” This Sunday we explore Jesus and the transformation we see in the Transfiguration. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-36.

We continue a series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Elijah.” This Sunday we explore Elijah and the transformation he finds along his prophetic journey. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from 1 Kings 19:11-14; 2 Kings 2:1-14; and Luke 1:13-17.

We continue a series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Moses.” This Sunday we explore Moses and the transformation he finds in God's presence. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Exodus 34:27-35; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18; and Acts 7:35-39.

We continue a series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Paul.” This Sunday we explore Paul and the transformation he finds with Christ while traveling. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 49:5-6; Galatians 1:13-17; and Acts 9:1-21.

We continue a series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Zacchaeus.” This Sunday we explore Zacchaeus and the transformation he finds interacting with Christ. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians 8:9-15; and Luke 19:1-10.

We continue a series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Jacob.” This Sunday we explore the Jacob and the transformation he finds through wrestling with men and with God. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Genesis 25:21-34; Genesis 32:22-32; and Hosea 12:1-6.

We begin a new series called “Transformed.” Each week we take a look at another Biblical figure that had their life transformed. Today's message is “Abraham & Sarah.” This Sunday we explore the transformation of Abraham & Sarah with a changed name and life. The love of Christ leads us all to be transformed. Our scripture readings come from Genesis 17:1-8,15-22; Romans 4:13-17; and Acts 3:22-26.

We finish our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we have looked at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Ahead.” This Sunday we explore the idea of looking ahead with the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Home.” This Sunday we explore the idea of home and the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Colossians 3:12-17; and Luke 2:41-52.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Joy.” This is our special Christmas Eve sermon. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Promise.” This Sunday we explore the promise of the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Presence.” This Sunday we explore the presence we share as we wait for the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; and Luke 3:7-18.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Passion.” This Sunday we explore the connection and passion we have for the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; and Luke 3:1-6.

We begin our Advent and Christmas series called “Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Throughout we will look at how we celebrate the birth of Christ. Today's message is “Preparations.” This Sunday we explore the traditions and ways we prepare for the coming of the Lord. So come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Our scripture readings come from Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; and Luke 21:25-36.

We finish our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explored different things that we can give thanks for. Today's message is “For Children.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the children in our lives and the example that they can set for us. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 4:1-9; Galatians 4:1-7; and Mark 10:13-16.

We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today's message is “For Failure.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the failures in our lives that help to teach us about life and how we keep going. Our scripture readings come from 2 Samuel 24:10-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; and Mark 14:66-72.

We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today's message is “For Music.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the music that helps us to worship and to put our feelings into words. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 98; Colossians 3:12-17; and Revelation 7:9-17.

We begin our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today's message is “For the Saints.” For All Saints Sunday we explore being thankful for those who are no longer with us and permission to mourn. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a; and John 11:32-44.

We finish our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we looked at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today's message is “Timing.” Today we explore how we see God's time and respond to that timing through a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; and Mark 13:28-37.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today's message is “Sharing.” Today we explore how we overcome selfishness to invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:32-37; Philippians 2:1-4; and Matthew 6:19-24.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today's message is “Inviting.” Today we explore how we are invited to the table so that we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Peter 4:8-11; and Luke 14:7-11.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today's message is “Shepherding.” Today we explore shepherding with care when we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 34:11-16,23-24; Psalm 23; and Matthew 18:10-14.

We start our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today's message is “Harvesting.” Today we explore the idea of the harvest with how we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 24:17-22; Galatians 6:1-10; and Luke 10:1-9.

We finish our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we looked at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today's message is “Justice.” Today we explore our community acts of mercy to change society as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 58:6-10; James 2:1-10; and Matthew 23:1-7,13,23-24.

We continue our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today's message is “Compassion.” Today we explore our personal acts of mercy to help others as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; and Mark 8:1-8.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today's message is “Worship.” Today we explore our acts of public worship as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 2:1-11; James 5:13-20; and Luke 22:14-20.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today's message is “Devotion.” Today we explore our personal acts of devotion as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 119:25-32; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 6:5-8,16-18.

We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God's grace. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Grace for All.” Today we will explore the way that we understand God's grace as a free gift that is available for all people. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 40:4-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; and Mark 10:42-52.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts 8:26-35.

We begin our new series called "Methodist Roots." Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is "3 Simple Rules." Today we will explore the 3 simple rules that we have that help us to live out our faith in Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 14:13-23; and Luke 6:27-38.

This marks my first Sunday at my new appointment to the Neoga Grace, Toledo, and Etna United Methodist Churches. As such, we have a look at "New Beginnings." Today we discuss how we face change and how God helps us to move forward. Next week we will begin a six week series on Methodist roots. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Mark 1:14-28.

We finish our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I have shared another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Love” with a few final thoughts about love and faith. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 13:7-10; and Mark 12:28-34.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Baptism” with a few thoughts about what baptism means. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:9-24; Galatians 3:15-29; and Matthew 3:1-17.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Communion” with a few thoughts about sharing in the Lord's Supper. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 9:7-11; 1 Corinthians 11:17-26; and Luke 22:7-20.