In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking hard questions: "Where do I belong?" or "How do I fit in?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allison reminds us that God calls us to lead with love even when we face push-back from the world. We might struggle and it won’t be easy, but it will always be worth it. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we c...
Feb 13, 2024•24 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurtur...
Feb 05, 2024•17 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Allison. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurtur...
Feb 05, 2024•19 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurtur...
Jan 29, 2024•26 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Allison. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurtur...
Jan 29, 2024•20 min
In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses a poem by Mary Oliver to help us understand what our purpose is in this life by paying attention, being astonished and talking about it. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that...
Jan 22, 2024•20 min
In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses a poem by Mary Oliver to help us understand what our purpose is in this life by paying attention, being astonished and talking about it. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that...
Jan 22, 2024•20 min
In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You belong here. Belonging in God | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson
Jan 15, 2024•18 min
In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You belong here.
Jan 15, 2024•22 min
Jan 10, 2024•17 min
In this service, we celebrate that we are part of the Body of Christ and are led by the spirit of Jesus Christ, which provides us with greater clarity about our purpose here in this world. As we gather around the Lord’s Table to partake in this beautiful sacrament of Communion, we pray that God’s unifying Spirit would draw us ever closer in communion with Christ and with one another.
Jan 10, 2024•15 min
As we close out this year, Kevin Burns helps us explore the transformative power of love and the divine courage God instills within us. Join us as we discover how love, when embraced wholeheartedly, becomes a catalyst for change, healing, and a deeper connection with the divine.
Jan 02, 2024•16 min
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. This Christmas Eve, Pastor Clayton helps us understand the importance of God’s presenc...
Dec 26, 2023•11 min
Often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. This Christmas Eve, Pastor Allison helps us understand the importance of God’s presence in our lives.
Dec 26, 2023•11 min
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and exchan...
Dec 18, 2023•21 min
In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Allison offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and exchange the burdens of worry for the serenity that Advent promises. It's a chance to draw closer to the Prince of Peace and em...
Dec 18, 2023•17 min
In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton helps us exchange our fear for joy by learning how to put our trust in God and know that God has us, even when our worst fears come true.
Dec 11, 2023•23 min
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton helps us exchange our fear for joy by learning how to ...
Dec 11, 2023•23 min
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton helps us learn how to use God’s immense love for us in...
Dec 04, 2023•15 min
In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton helps us learn how to use God’s immense love for us in exchange for our shame this holiday season. We can take all the ways we feel we fall short and give it to God so that we...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Clayton helps us learn how to exchange our despair for hope th...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min
In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. In this service, Pastor Allison helps us learn how to exchange our despair for hope this holiday season.
Nov 27, 2023•25 min
Pastor Allison explores the transformative power of generosity and the profound impact it has on our lives and the lives of those around us. Join us in discovering the true essence of cheerful giving, as we delve into the spiritual significance, the joy that comes from a generous heart, and the ripple effect it creates in building a compassionate community.
Nov 20, 2023•19 min
In this service, Pastor Clayton explores the transformative power of generosity and the profound impact it has on our lives and the lives of those around us. Join us in discovering the true essence of cheerful giving, as we delve into the spiritual significance, the joy that comes from a generous heart, and the ripple effect it creates in building a compassionate community.
Nov 20, 2023•22 min
Nov 13, 2023•19 min
Nov 13, 2023•24 min
In today’s service, Kevin asks us to reflect on the last time we stepped out of our comfort zone. It might have been on purpose or it might have been because of circumstances out of our control, but learning to lean into something new can lead us to incredible growth personally, in our relationships, and beyond. Don’t let the opportunity of trying something new pass you by!
Nov 13, 2023•15 min
In today’s service, Julia asks us to reflect on the last time we stepped out of our comfort zone. It might have been on purpose or it might have been because of circumstances out of our control, but learning to lean into something new can lead us to incredible growth personally, in our relationships, and beyond. Don’t let the opportunity of trying something new pass you by!
Nov 13, 2023•21 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Influencers” with Pastor Clayton. You are an influencer, but not in the modern-day social media sense. Christianity became a global phenomenon because of ordinary people who chose to use their power of influence as a channel of God’s grace. Together, we will read the stories of these ancient influencers, chapter by chapter, in the book of Acts and discover how God wants to use our own power of influence for Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses...
Nov 06, 2023•17 min
We continue our sermon series today entitled “Influencers” with Pastor Allison. You are an influencer, but not in the modern-day social media sense. Christianity became a global phenomenon because of ordinary people who chose to use their power of influence as a channel of God’s grace. Together, we will read the stories of these ancient influencers, chapter by chapter, in the book of Acts and discover how God wants to use our own power of influence for Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Allison uses...
Nov 06, 2023•15 min
