Come to the Waters
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares how Lent does not have to be a “downer” but rather an opportunity for repentance, redemption, reconciliation, and restoration of a relationship with Jesus, the Savior of the world.
Speechless
Celebrating the miracle of Transfiguration, Rev. Ruth Blum tell the story about when Moses and Elijah appear before Jesus and begin carrying on a conversation. God enveloped this group along with three disciples in a radiant cloud and he spoke, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen. Listen to Him.” For that short period of…
Love and Forgiveness
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares verses from Genesis 45 featuring Joseph when he reveals his identity to his brothers who betrayed him so many years prior. A true story of love and forgiveness.
Sermon on the Plain – Part 2
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares insights from the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain. He points out that God’s way and the world’s way differ. When we look at life through God’s eyes, our perspective is hopeful. Even when things look hopeless.
Love
Rev. Gary Kennedy reminds us God is Love! God loves us! God’s love is powerful! God’s love changes us. God’s love empowers us to share how He has changed us. God’s love directs us to share His love with others.
It’s Amazing What Can Happen at a Wedding!
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares some of the ways agape love [God-love] can be manifested, including turning water into wine at a wedding. God can take our lives and transform us into what He wants us to be when we yield to His agape love.
Follow the Leader, by Christine Jones
Keep in mind the importance of following Jesus while we follow others who have led in beginning Bible studies, prison ministries, orphanages, hospitals and more as they followed Jesus and His example. Christine Jones presents a delightfully challenging message from 2 Kings 2:6, Ruth 1:16-17, Matthew 4:18-20 for United Methodist Women Sunday.
The Incarnation
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares a touching story about a man wishing he could become a bird to communicate a way of salvation to a group of birds in danger of freezing. Jesus became a man to give us a way of safety and salvation from the danger of everlasting death. God loves us so much…
Amber Alert!
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
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…