July 2024 – Willowbrook UMC

Rooted & Grounded

Christian Conduct, God's Faithfulness, Guidance, Prayer, Sermons, Spiritual GrowthBy Gary Kennedy July 28, 2024

We are to be rooted in prayer. Do not diminish the power of prayer. Don’t apologize for “only” being able to pray. Prayer is the most important thing we can do for others. Every Christian is appointed and called by God to pray for others. Watch and listen for “God nudges” to pray for, visit…

The Messiah in Us

Advent/Christmas, God's Love, Grace, Love Others, Peace, Reconciliation, Sermons, UnityBy Ruth Blum July 21, 2024

As we gradually come to the end of Christmas in July, based upon Ephesians 2:8-18, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us of the greatest gift we have ever been given; God’s greatest gift which is His love and grace (unmerited favor). This is a free gift that is not earned by works. We are reminded that…

Luke 2:14

Advent/Christmas, Christian Conduct, God's Love, Hope, Peace, Prayer, SermonsBy Lois Hedden July 14, 2024

Rev. Lois Hedden shares Luke 2;14, Peace on Earth, good will toward men. In her presentation she refers to a popular Christmas carol. “ I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” which is based on the 1863 poem “Christmas Bells” by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, written following multiple tragedies in his life. The song…

Joseph, Son of David

Advent/Christmas, Conversion, Faith, Fulfillment of Prophecy, God's Love, Joy, Love Others, Repentance, Salvation, SermonsBy Gary Kennedy July 7, 2024

Matthew 1:18-25 In the spirit of Christmas in July message, Rev. Gary Kennedy introduces us to Joseph, Mary’s betrothed. In his stories he shared a very touching and compelling story about God’s love for us. See John 14:1-4 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My…