Sermons from Zion UMC, located south of Marshall, Illinois. We are a United Methodist congregation in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.
Miriam closes our series on covenant renewal with a sermon about reclaiming the gift of God's covenant in our lives.
The second in a series on covenant renewal.
Jesus says, "As the Father sent me, so I send you." This sermon is on mission.
Growing, developing and sharing our faith.
A short meditation on faith as trust. Gospel lesson: Mark 4:35-41 [Please note the first sentence is cut interrupted].
Pastor Miriam Snider on how God changes us by transforming our minds.
Drawing on insights from Robert Schnase, Gregory Palmer, and Luke 15, this sermon speaks of hospitality as a mark of growth and faithfulness.
The beginning of a series on growth and fruit in the Christian life.
John 15:9-17 and the condition of our branches as they abide in the vine of Jesus.
The Christian hope in the resurrection of the body from 1 Corinthians 15 (12-26).
A reflection on different approaches to sin with a conclusion centered on grace and hope.
Easter Sunday and the good news of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The stage is set for a four week series on hope.
Palm Sunday and a reflection on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the crowds around him that week. Why did the crowds go from shouting "save us" later to shout "crucify him"?
Justin reflects on John 12 and what happens when outsiders come asking to see Jesus in us.
Guest preacher Miriam Snider reflects on Mark 1:9-15 and the good news of God at work in our world despite the obstacles the church faces. This sermon was preached on Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Ephesians 5:21-33...Household Codes: Mutual submission to one another because of Christ.
Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Paul's instructions on speech. Reflections on our speech as "fuel" for the church.
Ephesians 4:1-17, walking on the journey, walking with a purpose.
Ephesians 3, Paul's Prayer: strength, faith, love, and knowledge.
Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul on mystery, the church as "bread."
We begin Ephesians 2 by reflecting on salvation and grace.
In Zion's first ever attempt at a podcast, Justin preaches on power using Ephesians 1:15-23.