Matthew

Luke 3:1-6
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate
was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother
Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of
Abilene,  2  during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of
God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.  3  He went into all the
region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the
forgiveness of sins,  4  as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet
Isaiah, ‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
    make his paths straight.
5  Every valley shall be filled,
    and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall be made straight,
    and the rough ways made smooth;
6  and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”’

On Sunday, we kick off a new sermon series, "The House the LORD Built." In October, Pastors Adam and Val guide us through a keystone practice of the United Methodist Church that John Wesley taught to help us apply and understand the Christian faith, the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. This first week, we examine the foundation of our faith - Scripture. Come hear how Scripture, especially when we study it as a whole —not just the parts we like—can help us build a life that is fulfilling and enduring.

Remember the wonder of planting a seed in a cup at school, watching roots push down and a sprout push up? Jesus uses this same image in the parable of the sower, teaching us that His Word takes root in people’s hearts in different ways. We are not called to judge whether someone’s heart is ready—we are simply called to scatter the seeds, nurture growth, and trust God to bring the harvest. God invites us to look with wonder at His creation and at the ways He brings life and growth all around us. See you Sunday for the 4th in a series of sermons on Back to Basics.

Have you ever felt like you were off course but didn’t know how to change direction?
It’s not where we are now that matters most, but the direction we choose. Whether you’re guiding children or adjusting your own path, discover how even small shifts can lead to life-changing outcomes. Come and reflect on how aiming high starts with reaching low in faith, humility, and love.

Join us this Sunday as we explore the importance of life’s trajectory through Jesus’ words in Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, "Reach Low, Aim High."

Have you ever found yourself wondering if God is truly listening, especially when the silence feels deafening?
In those moments of desperation, when you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to change, it’s easy to question whether even God cares. This Sunday, we’ll explore the story of a Canaanite woman who refused to give up, even when it seemed like Jesus himself was turning her away. What does it mean to have a faith that persists, that keeps crying out when it seems no one is listening?

Join us as we delve into the depths of unwavering faith and discover the power of persistence in the face of silence in Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, “Nevertheless, She Persisted."

Modern
What do you believe? What is the foundation of your faith revealed in your everyday life?

As followers of Jesus Christ, our words, actions, and how we live our daily lives are the foundational truth of our inner faith life.
Come and hear Jesus’ powerful final message in the Sermon on the Mount, where we will examine the structural integrity of our faith practices through the structural integrity stories of this parable of foundations. Through their stories, we’ll explore our faith foundations. Do we have the same problems that Jesus articulates in these verses?

Join us this Sunday as we continue our summer series on the Sermon on the Mount with Rev. Stewart's sermon, "Structural Integrity."

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