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Joseph’s Dreams

Advent/Christmas, Epiphany, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Guidance, Navigate Storms of Life, Sermons, WisdomBy Ruth BlumJanuary 1, 2023

Do angels have soft sweet voices or loud booming voices? One historian is convinced most times angels have firm voices to issue the command, “Get up! Hurry!” Joseph was a man of strong beliefs. At first he was going to quietly dismiss Mary but an angel assured him she was telling the truth. Joseph demonstrated…

Good News of a Great Joy

Advent/Christmas, Christian Conduct, God's Love, Hope, Joy, Sermons, WorshipBy Ruth BlumDecember 24, 2022

In a moving service, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us that sometimes we get so busy at Christmas time and so caught up in the busyness and the noise that we do not notice or welcome Jesus into our hearts and our celebration. Have you forgotten to welcome the one whose birthday we are celebrating? Do…

They Called Him Jesus

Advent/Christmas, Faith, Forgiveness, God's Love, Life of Christ, Salvation, SermonsBy Gary KennedyDecember 18, 2022

Rev. Gary Kennedy asks “What’s In A Name?” Mary and Joseph were told by the angel to name their son Jesus. There is power in the name of Jesus. We pray in the name of Jesus. Jesus came as a gift from God to all of us. He came to live as a human while…

Jump for Joy

Advent/Christmas, God's Love, Joy, SermonsBy Ruth BlumDecember 11, 2022

We focus on the announcement that Mary will bear God’s Son. During advent we look to the long-awaited birth of the Messiah, however, Mary has so much more to tell us. “The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise.” Luke 1:45 CEV

Prepare the Way

Advent/Christmas, Christian Conduct, Faith, God's Love, Hope, SermonsBy Gary KennedyDecember 4, 2022

O come, O come, Emmanuel. Lord, we need you now. In a unique time in our history more and more people are experiencing despondency and hopelessness. Lord, we need you now. Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of the Church being the love of Jesus to our neighbors and strangers. O come, O come, Emmanuel,…

Entrances, Doorways,Thresholds and Doorways

Advent/Christmas, Faith, Hope, SermonsBy Gary KennedyNovember 27, 2022

As we enter the new Christian year, we are reminded by the Psalmist why we enter into this season. We experience our current society trivializing Christ’s birth. Many Christians also tire of the season. Will we rejoice and celebrate as we decide whether or not to experience the holy by worshiping Christ our Lord this…

Amber Alert!

Advent/Christmas, Christian Conduct, God's Love, Joy, Life of Christ, Sermons, Wisdom, WorshipBy Ruth BlumDecember 26, 2021

Jesus is missing! Have you found Him? Sometimes we seek Him in all the wrong places. Sometimes we don’t even look for Him. Jesus wants us to have joy and love. Seek Him today!

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Willowbrook UMC Christmas Eve

Advent/Christmas, Faith, God's Love, Joy, Sermons, WorshipBy Gary KennedyDecember 24, 2021

Rev. Gary Kennedy shares memories and “God Winks” experienced by his family. He points out how important it is to pay attention to those moments in our life sometimes attributed to “coincidence” that are actually “God Winks” in our lives. Share those stories with family and friends. Praise God for the small things. Praise God…

Emmanuel

Advent/Christmas, God's Love, Gratitude, Life of Christ, Sermons, WorshipBy Gary KennedyDecember 19, 2021

Rev. Kennedy shares the symbolism of a candy cane being a shepherd’s crook. He explains how Jesus is our Good Shepherd and the sheep follow the shepherd and know his/her voice even when there are other voices calling out. It is important that we follow our Good Shepherd and listen for His voice. God speaks…

Obstacles to Coming Home While Looking for Joy at Christmas.

Advent/Christmas, Joy, Life of Christ, SermonsBy Gary KennedyDecember 12, 2021

Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the joy in the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist. We can all learn to be joyful at Christmas from the original Christmas story of the miracle of the birth of John and the miracle of the birth of Jesus.

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