Choose Your Path
We believe that God is always present, which means that every moment is an opportunity to experience His grace! Scriptures: Psalm 121 and Exodus 34:29-35. Sermon from May 17, 2020.
May 19, 2020•29 min
Taylorville UMC Sermons
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Finding God while Losing Faith
We believe that God is always with us, and it's easy to feel that during good times, when everything seems to be going right. But what about when your strength starts to fade? Or what about when you’re just tired? You know God says that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains, but what about when you feel like you can’t even move your own tongue to pray? This week, we talk about finding God when your faith starts to weaken. -------------------- First Scripture: 21 Then Moses stretche...
May 11, 2020•23 min
Another in the Fire
Chances are pretty good that you've never been threatened with death by blazing furnace, but you know what it means to walk through the fire! This week we look at where God is in times of danger. Sermon from May 3, 2020. Scriptures: Psalm 27:1-5 and Daniel 3:13-33.
May 05, 2020•29 min
God's Still Here!
We believe that God is with us through every situation, whether good or bad, whether easy or hard. But what about when we fall short? Is there anything we can do that's bad enough to make God leave us? Sermon from April 26, 2020.
Apr 27, 2020•22 min
Lifted Up
What does Jesus save us from? Sermon from March 29, 2020.
Mar 31, 2020•20 min
Dead Man Walking
Sermon from March 22, 2020.
Mar 24, 2020•16 min
Give It Away!
Where do you place your trust? Sermon from 3/15/2020.
Mar 17, 2020•20 min
Living Water
Where can we find satisfaction in a world that just leaves us wanting more? Sermon from March 8, 2020.
Mar 10, 2020•25 min
Second Chances
Christ has given you a second chance! What will you do with it?
Mar 03, 2020•20 min
Healing Your Enemies
Jesus didn’t just come for his friends or neighbors, but so that everyone could know his life-changing grace!
Feb 24, 2020•19 min
Faith of an Outsider
Can we come to Jesus even when we feel like outsiders? Have you ever wondered, “how can I come back from this?” Sermon from 2/9/2020
Feb 12, 2020•23 min
Give Thanks
Thankfulness is more than just writing a note — it’s about truly appreciating what’s been done. As it turns out, that’s a good starting point for faithfulness! Scriptures: 2 Kings 5:9-15 and Luke 17:11-19.
Feb 03, 2020•22 min
Quiet Demons
There are several times in scripture that Jesus heals people, and not just physically — the healing of Jesus is for spiritual problems too! Scriptures: Acts 19:11-18 and Mark 1:29-34.
Jan 27, 2020•20 min
Life of the Party
If we’re looking for ways that God has revealed Himself, why not look at the miracles that Jesus worked? This week, we look at His first miracle and see how God uses ordinary things in extraordinary ways.
Jan 20, 2020•19 min
Pay Attention!
One of the best ways for us to see God’s will in our lives is to spend time in prayerful reflection of the ways He’s worked before.
Jan 13, 2020•17 min
Seeing the Unexpected
How does God show us His will? How can we act faithfully in our everyday lives?
Jan 06, 2020•19 min
While Shepherds Watched
The first people invited to see the newborn Jesus weren’t kings, but shepherds. This week, we consider what we can hear in the invitation to come and see.
Dec 23, 2019•24 min
On the Run
To Herod, the news that a savior was coming did not seem like good news. In order to protect the newborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph has to go on the run.
Dec 16, 2019•16 min
Prepare the Way
The people of Israel went to John the Baptist expecting a distraction, but what they found was a powerful message of hope instead!
Dec 09, 2019•20 min
Hope for Tomorrow
The prophets came to proclaim freedom to Israel, but it wasn’t just immediate freedom — in Jesus, the world found salvation and true freedom forever!
Dec 02, 2019•20 min
Gifts from God
As we conclude our stewardship sermon series, we think about the powerful statement, “Jesus is Lord,” and what it means to make our whole lives an offering to God
Nov 25, 2019•22 min
What Can You Do?
What skills do you have? Has God gifted you the ability to sing? To paint? To build? Regardless of your talents, the most important question is this: how can you use them in service of the Kingdom? Scriptures: Proverb 22:29 and Matthew 25:14-30. Sermon from 11/10/2019.
Nov 11, 2019•20 min
Good Times
When we think about generosity, we mostly think about giving away money. But stewardship is about so much more than financial donations -- it's about how we use all of the resources we've been blessed with! We start this series on generosity by talking about how we can use our time well in service of the Kingdom of God. Scriptures: Mark 13:28-37 and Colossians 4:2-6. Sermon from 11/3/2019.
Nov 05, 2019•16 min
Rejecting Evil
Resisting temptations in our lives is important, but it isn't the end. The apostles didn't just resist demons as they travelled -- they cast them out wherever they found them! We're called to have an outward faith that fights for good in the world by rejecting evil. Scriptures: Acts 16:16-21 and Romans 12:9-21. Sermon from 10/27/2019.
Oct 29, 2019•20 min
Resisting Evil
There is evil in our world, and you don't have to look far to see it -- just turn on the news and you'll see stories of violence and tragedy. How can the Church stand against those forces of wickedness, and how can we, with the power of Jesus Christ, resist the temptations in our own lives? Scriptures: John 10:7-13 and James 4:1-7. Sermon from 10/20/2019.
Oct 21, 2019•20 min
Whatever You Do ...
What does Jesus say about helping other people? How can serving our neighbors help us experience renewal?
Oct 20, 2019•18 min
Common, Extraordinary Things
Since the earliest days of the Church, Christian community has been built around celebrating Holy Communion. Transformation happens when we gather at the Lord's Table! This week, we talk about the ways that regularly receiving the sacrament of Communion can help you experience the renewing grace of Jesus Christ. Scriptures: 2 Kings 2:19-22 and Mark 14:22-25. Sermon from 10/6/2019.
Oct 08, 2019•15 min
Sharing Life
Christian fellowship is such an important part of our faith, but it can be hard to know exactly what that looks like. This week, we talk about building and maintaining Christian community in service of God’s Kingdom. Scriptures: Matthew 18:15-20 and Galatians 6:1-11.
Sep 30, 2019•20 min
Less is More
Of all the common spiritual disciplines, fasting is perhaps the least popular and least discussed, yet it's found all throughout the Bible! This week we're talking about how fasting can be incorporated into your life, how it can bring renewal, and how it's sometimes good to be a little uncomfortable. Scriptures: Joel 2:12-15 and Luke 4:1-4. Sermon from 9/22/2019.
Sep 23, 2019•17 min
Holy Celebration
There's something special about coming together with other people to praise the Lord, and worshipping regularly can be a refreshing and uplifting practice. This week, we talk about how we can take worship beyond the sanctuary and into our relationships, communities, and every part of our lives.
Sep 21, 2019•20 min
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