Pastor Mark Reynolds' Podcast

In this message, we see how God speaks to us through nature. Reflecting on his own experience of being immersed in the beauty of creation while surfing, Pastor Mark helps us understand the importance of mindfulness, humility, and gratitude in our quest for happiness.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

In this new series, Grown Up Prayers, we look at the meaning and practice of prayer to help us mature in our prayer life. The focus is on Jesus' teaching of the Lord's Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. In this first message, we reflect on how common misconceptions of prayer can lead us to think that prayer doesn't work. If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

We often define freedom as being able to do whatever we want, but this misconception draws us further into various kinds of slavery. In contrast, the Bible gives us another way of understanding freedom that actually sets us free. Check out this message to see how.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

In this message we look at the story of Jonah and the Whale and discover grown-up lessons about the importance of obeying God, receiving feedback, and praying for our enemies.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.   Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)  Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

Pastor Mark talks briefly about the burglary of First UMC Cocoa Beach on Sunday, June 18, 2023 and how you can help us recover.

In this message we continue our series, "Epic Stories in the Old Testament," by focusing on the story of Joseph. This great redemption story raises important questions about how to deal with frustration and pain.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

While human beings tend to focus on outward appearances, God focuses on the heart and sees possibilities in us that others miss. God reveals this in the story of David because He wants us to see ourselves and others in the same way. If we can do this, it helps us get clarity about the things that God is calling us to do and prevents us from elevating and emulating the wrong kind of people. Check out this message to see how important perspective is when trying to follow Jesus.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

David and Goliath. Noah's Ark. Jonah and the Whale. We typically think of such stories as children's tales. Join us as we begin a new series, "Epic Stories in the Old Testament," that helps us see how a deeper study can teach us more than we might expect as adults. In this first message, focusing on Daniel in the Lions' Den, we learn about the importance of identity, prayer, and standing up for what is right when navigating difficult seasons of life.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds