In this series, we look at what God has to say about the money He’s given us. This week, we look at the book of Proverbs and principles about debt and spending things we don’t have the resources for. The post Making Change Pt. 2 appeared first on United Church .
Nov 04, 2024•44 min
In this series, we look at what Jesus says about money. This message focuses on, “Less is more” and were given two challenges to cut back spending money on things that don’t matter, and to clear out things that we own and don’t need. The post Making Change Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 28, 2024•51 min
In this series, we talk about God’s good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. In this message, Guest Speaker and Baltimore County Young Life Director Jake Winner looks at how Jesus met people where they were, entered... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 5 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 25, 2024•39 min
In this series, we talk about God’s good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on the nature of biblical friendship and how God uses it to make us more like Jesus. The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 4 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 25, 2024•43 min
In this series, we talk about God’s good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on the unity Jesus calls us to, the unity He prayed for before He died, and the witness that our unity... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 3 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 08, 2024•45 min
In this series, we talk about God’s good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on Colossians 3 and talks about the temptation to move away from people or against them, and challenges us to... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 2 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 01, 2024•44 min
In this series, we talk about God’s good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. In this message, we are reminded to look to ourselves, acknowledge and see our own sin and messiness in a relationship, and not... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church .
Oct 01, 2024•45 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This final week, we look at Jesus’ teachings on money, and talk about what stewardship and generosity look like. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 13 appeared first on United Church .
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This week, we focus on the practice of seeking the Lord through fasting. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 12 appeared first on United Church .
Sep 09, 2024•45 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the practice of Sabbath in a culture of hurry and exhaustion. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 11 appeared first on United Church .
Sep 04, 2024•15 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message continue in the theme of gathering, with a focus on fellowship with other believers: what it is, why it’s... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 10 appeared first on United Church .
Aug 27, 2024•48 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the gathering of believers for worship and fellowship. We ask the question “Are you in?” and explore... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 9 appeared first on United Church .
Aug 27, 2024•44 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on what Jesus says about the Holy Spirit, the work of the Holy Spirit, and how we can... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 8 appeared first on United Church .
Aug 07, 2024•50 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this message, we talk about how Jesus came not to be served, but to serve, and how we are to... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 7 appeared first on United Church .
Aug 01, 2024•49 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this message, we talk about the discipline of witnessing, learning from how Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of God. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 6 appeared first on United Church .
Jul 23, 2024•40 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the practices of solitude and prayer that we see in Jesus’ life and how we can emulate... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 5 appeared first on United Church .
Jul 16, 2024•45 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the promises of God-–what we think He has promised, what He has actually promised, and how those... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 4 appeared first on United Church .
Jul 09, 2024•44 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message centers on how Jesus knew the Scriptures, and how, as His apprentices, we need to be spending time in... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 3 appeared first on United Church .
Jul 01, 2024•39 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. First and foremost, we reflect on the message that Jesus came to share: that there is hope and salvation for all... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 2 appeared first on United Church .
Jul 01, 2024•45 min
In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this first message, we are reminded of the saving gospel message and what it looks like to abide and rest... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 18, 2024•47 min
As we wrap up James, we look at his closing instruction to pray––when we are rejoicing, when we are suffering, and when we need healing. The post James Pt. 16 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 10, 2024•49 min
In this message, guest preacher and evangelist Chris Peeler walks us through James 5:7-11 and talks about the two heart postures we are told to have when living in light of Christ’s return. The post James Pt. 15 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•43 min
In this message, we look at James 5:1-6 and what it looks like to steward and use the resources God has given us for His kingdom. The post James Pt. 14 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
Today, we look at James 4:13-17 and talk about having an eternal perspective––making plans, but holding them loosely, entrusting each day to the Lord for His purposes. The post James Pt. 13 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
In this message, we look at James 4:6-10 and talk about what it looks like to humble ourselves before God. The post James Pt. 12 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•41 min
In James 4:4-5, we see a strong admonition and challenge to put God first in our hearts––for Him to have our allegiance instead of the world. The post James Pt. 11 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•42 min
On this Compassion Sunday, we look at James 1:27 and God’s heart for the widow, the orphan, and the poor, and how we are called to have His heart for all people. The post James Pt. 10 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•42 min
This message focuses on James 4:1-3 and we talk about what causes fights and quarrels in our relationships. The post James Pt. 9 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•39 min
In this message, we look at James 3:13-18 and talk about the traps of comparison, jealousy, and selfish ambition. The post James Pt. 8 appeared first on United Church .
Jun 05, 2024•39 min
In this teaching series, we walk through the book of James. Today, we look at James 2:14-26 and how we are not saved by our works, we are saved by faith; but, works are the fruit of our faith, so faith that does not result... The post James Pt. 7 appeared first on United Church .
Apr 23, 2024•38 min