Listen to the July 27, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 10:1-10 What if joy and laughter were part of your spiritual life—not distractions from it? In Week 7 of our summer series The Way We Love, Rev. Kimberly King invites us to rediscover play as a sacred practice. Rooted in Jesus' promise that he came so we might have life “to the fullest,” this sermon explores how playfulness, creativity, and fun are not only good for us—they’re godly...
Jul 27, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 33
Listen to the July 20, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Acts 2:42-47 What does a folktale about soup have to do with the early church? This week, we look at the simple story of Stone Soup and see echoes of its lessons in Acts 2:42–47—where a community of believers gave generously, shared life together, and let God’s grace guide their love. Loving our neighbors doesn’t stop at acts of service. It also shows up in how we give—our time, attentio...
Jul 20, 2025•30 min•Season 2025Ep. 32
Listen to the July 13, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Acts 9:36-42 This week in The Way We Love series, we explored what it means to love God with all our strength—not just physical power, but every part of ourselves that can be offered in service. We began with Samson, a man whose strength was legendary but often self-serving. Then we turned to Tabitha (also called Dorcas), whose strength was found not in muscle, but in hands guided by com...
Jul 13, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 31
Listen to the July 6, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Genesis 32:22-32 What does it mean to love God with all your mind? In this week's message from The Way We Love series, we took a deep dive into the story of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious figure through the night—a story filled with ambiguity, tension, and transformation. While the struggle is physical, the questions it raises are deeply intellectual: Who was Jacob wrestling? Why did i...
Jul 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 30
Listen to the June 29, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Psalm 63:1-8 What does it look like to live out love, not just as an idea, but through daily practices that shape us? Using six active verbs— Worship, Pray, Learn, Serve, Give, and Play —we’ll discover how to love God and neighbor with our full selves: our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. Each week invites us to a deeper discipleship, rooted in Jesus’ greatest commandment and lived ou...
Jun 30, 2025•34 min•Season 2025Ep. 29
Listen to the June 22, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Revelation 5:1-14 What comes to mind when you think of worship? A favorite song? A church sanctuary? A moving message? This week, we step into a deeper conversation—not just about how we worship, but why we worship. In the book of Revelation, we’re given a breathtaking vision of God’s throne room—where all of heaven and earth sing one word again and again: Worthy. Not because worship is ...
Jun 22, 2025•39 min•Season 2025Ep. 28
Listen to the June 15, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Mark 12:28-34 What are the essential ingredients that make us human? Flour and sugar make a cookie. Wheels and a frame make a bike. But what makes a person? In this sermon, we return to the foundational words of the Shema—words that Jesus later echoed and expanded when he taught us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. These four dimensions are not just parts of us; t...
Jun 15, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 27
Listen to the June 8, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Acts 2:1-12 What does it mean to trust Jesus—even when we can’t see Him? In this special VBS Sunday message that also falls on Pentecost, ZUMC Youth Director Zach Cheeseman (a.k.a. Ranger Cheese) recaps a week of joyful storytelling and powerful Bible truths from Vacation Bible School. Kids learned each day that no matter what we’re feeling—curious, alone, powerless, or in need of hope—we...
Jun 08, 2025•12 min•Season 2025Ep. 26
Listen to the June 1, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Ephesians 2:1-10 What does a good life sound like? In this sermon, we reflect on the idea that our lives—when poured out in faith—might echo with a quiet, steady refrain: “Good-good-good-good-good.” Inspired by a moment from Wendell Berry’s Jayber Crow and grounded in Paul’s words from Ephesians 2, this message explores how we are not saved by our works, but for them. We’ve looked at the ...
Jun 01, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 25
Listen to the May 25, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. 2 Samuel 7:1-16 This Memorial Day weekend, we turn to the story of King David and Solomon to explore what it means to receive and carry a legacy. Just as Solomon inherited a kingdom, a covenant, and a calling from David, we too are entrusted with promises, responsibilities, and examples shaped by those who came before us. In this message, we reflect on: The promise that anchors us The cha...
May 25, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 24
Listen to the May 11, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 19:25-27 Listen to the May 18, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Jeremiah 29:1-14 Jeremiah 29:11 shows up everywhere during graduation season, promising hope and a future. But this beloved verse was first spoken not to graduates—but to exiles. In this message, we explore what it really means to trust God’s plans, even when life fee...
May 18, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 23
Listen to the May 11, 2025 Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 19:25-27 When Jesus looked down from the cross and said to Mary, “Here is your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother,” he was doing more than making practical arrangements. He was forming a new kind of family—one built not on bloodlines but on love, care, and shared faith. In this Mother’s Day sermon, we explore how Jesus’ final act of love invites us to widen our circle of compass...
May 11, 2025•20 min•Season 2025Ep. 22
Listen to the May 4, 2025 Easter Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 21:1-14 Explore the Emmaus story in Luke 24:13–35 and learn how Jesus meets us in seasons of doubt and distraction. This sermon offers three invitations for spiritual renewal and meaningful connection. https://www.zumc.org/sermons
May 04, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 21
Listen to the April 27, 2025 Easter Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 20:24-31 This Sunday, we were led in worship by our youth. In our sermon, Zach and several youth take a look at the story of Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, and have a conversation about what it means to be a person of faith but also have doubts. This is the 9:30 Service. https://www.zumc.org/sermons...
Apr 27, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 20
Listen to the April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 20:1-10 On that first Easter morning, the world changed—not just because of an empty tomb, but because of what it meant: Jesus is alive. In John’s Gospel, Easter unfolds not with fireworks but with quiet moments—Mary alone in the garden, Peter and John peering into the tomb, a gardener who turns out to be the risen Christ. Through these stories, we’re invited to believe not ...
Apr 20, 2025•24 min•Season 2025Ep. 19
Listen to the April 18, 2025 Good Friday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Good Friday is a day to remember God’s deep love and redemption through the cross of Jesus Christ. This was not a backup plan or a tragic accident—God was carrying out the plan of salvation for all people. We call it good because we see the crucifixion through the hope of Easter. Our Good Friday service is a time of reflection, weaving together the story of Jesus’ crucifixion with ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 2025Ep. 18
Listen to the April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Luke 22:14-20 On this sacred night, we remember the tenderness of Jesus’ final hours with His disciples—the night He knelt to wash feet, shared bread and cup, and gave a new commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you.” But this wasn’t just a gentle encouragement. It was a radical invitation to live differently. A call to deep kindness—the kind that costs something, tha...
Apr 17, 2025•13 min•Season 2025Ep. 17
Listen to the April 13, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 18:1-11 On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Crowds cheered, waving palm branches, shouting “Hosanna.” But in just a few days, those same voices turned to “Crucify.” In this message, we step into that turning point—into the quiet of the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s there, in the shadows of ancient olive trees, that Jesus knowingly walks toward betrayal. When t...
Apr 13, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 16
Listen to the April 6, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 15:1-13 This week wraps up our series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus in John’s Gospel. In this final message, we’re looking at Jesus’ words: “I am the true vine.” But that’s not all—he also says, “My Father is the vinedresser, and you are the branches.” Three images. Three relationships. One powerful message. We explore what it means for Jesus to be the true source of life and why the F...
Apr 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 15
Listen to the March 30, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 11:17-27 It’s MLB Opening Weekend, and if you know baseball, you’ve probably heard of “The Yankee Way”—a philosophy that shapes how the team operates. What if we talked about The Jesus Way? In John’s Gospel, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” But what does that actually mean for how we live? Looking at Jesus’ life, we see a clear pattern—he loves deeply, serves humbly, a...
Mar 30, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 14
Listen to the March 23, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 11:17-27 Martha and Mary were deep in mourning. Their brother, Lazarus, was gone—his death final, his spirit departed. But when Jesus arrived, He shattered their understanding of finality. “I am the resurrection and the life,” He declared, not just promising a future hope but bringing resurrection power into the present. Moments later, His words became reality as Lazarus stepped out of th...
Mar 23, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 13
Listen to the March 16, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 10:7-18 Scammers, false leaders, and voices of fear surround us, but Jesus offers something different. In John 10, He declares, “I am the Good Shepherd,” the one who knows His sheep, protects them, and even lays down His life for them. Unlike hired hands who flee at danger or thieves who come to steal and destroy, Jesus calls His followers to trust His voice and find security in Him. Just...
Mar 16, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
Listen to the March 9, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 9:1-7 Imagine being blind your whole life, then suddenly seeing for the first time. That’s what happened to a man in John 9 when Jesus healed him. But while he gained sight, the religious leaders—so sure of their own wisdom—refused to see the truth right in front of them. Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World,” offering sight not just to the physically blind but to anyone willing to bel...
Mar 09, 2025•24 min•Season 2025Ep. 11
Ash Wednesday reminds us that flourishing comes when both authority and vulnerability are present in our lives. Drawing from Andy Crouch’s framework, this sermon explores how Jesus embodied both qualities when he rescued the woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders wielded authority without vulnerability, exploiting the woman for their own purposes. She, on the other hand, was entirely vulnerable, with no power to change her fate. Jesus, in contrast, took meaningful action while also shar...
Mar 05, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 10
Listen to the FMarch 1, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 6:1-15, 25-40 We all experience hunger—not just for food, but for meaning, love, and security. In John 6, after feeding the 5,000, Jesus challenges the crowd to seek something greater than physical bread. He declares, “I am the Bread of Life,” contrasting the temporary satisfaction of worldly things with the eternal fulfillment He offers. Like the Israelites who received manna but remaine...
Mar 02, 2025•34 min•Season 2025Ep. 9
Listen to the February 23, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 6:16-21 In John’s Gospel, Jesus walking on water isn’t just a miracle—it’s a powerful revelation of His identity as the Great I AM. The disciples struggled against the storm, exhausted and afraid, yet Jesus approached them, walking over the waves, demonstrating His authority over the chaos. His words, “Do not be afraid,” remind us that He sees us in our struggles and is present even wh...
Feb 23, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 8
Listen to the February 16, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 4:45-53 and 5:1-9 In John 5, Jesus asks a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, “Do you want to be made well?” The man, so conditioned by his struggle, could only explain why healing seemed impossible. But Jesus, seeing his need, simply said, “Get up, take your mat, and walk.” This story challenges us to reflect on our own lives—are we waiting for healing on our own terms, or are we...
Feb 16, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 7
Listen to the February 9, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 2:1-11 Jesus’ first miracle—turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana—wasn’t just about providing drinks for a party. It was a sign that pointed to something greater. The story highlights the power of obedience and trust. Mary trusted Jesus, the servants followed his instructions, and through their simple actions, Jesus performed a miracle of abundance. This reminds us that when we l...
Feb 09, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 6
Listen to the February 2, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 4:1-15 In a world full of broken cisterns—things we turn to for fulfillment that ultimately leave us empty—Jesus offers something better: living water. When Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well, He wasn’t just offering her physical water but something far greater—spiritual renewal, healing, and a new way of worship. Just as stagnant water cannot satisfy our thirst, idols in our liv...
Feb 02, 2025•24 min•Season 2025Ep. 5
Listen to the January 26, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 3:1-21 The story of Nicodemus invites us to explore what it truly means to be “born again.” It’s not about labels or division but about transformation—a change so profound it feels like a new birth. Jesus calls us to step into the movement of God, embracing a life of growth, unity, and action through the Holy Spirit. Just as Nicodemus struggled with questions and grew in faith, we too a...
Jan 26, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 4
