United Methodist Chucks

We finish our series called “New Year, New Outlook.” Our next message is “The Light of Home” and is also the close of our “Come Home for Christmas” series. In it, we explore the mystery of Christ and evangelism. A new year calls for reflection on a new outlook. Our scripture readings come from Jeremiah 31:7-14; … Continue reading "The Light of Home"

We continue our series called “New Year, New Outlook.” Our next message is “The Spirit Descends” and is on the Sunday celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. In it, we explore the meaning of baptism and the Holy Spirit in our lives. A new year calls for reflection on a new outlook. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17,21-22.

We begin a new series called “New Year, New Outlook.” Our first message is “A Wise Gift” and takes place on Epiphany Sunday. In it, we explore the way that we can impact the lives of others by our actions. A new year calls for reflection on a new outlook. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-15.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our next message is “Lost at Home” and takes place on the first Sunday after Christmas. In it, we explore how we can feel out of place after Christmas. Are you ready to come home for Christmas? Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our next message is “Welcome Home” and takes place on Christmas Eve. Welcome home, one and all. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 9:2-7; Isaiah 11:1-4a,6-9; Luke 2:1-20.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our next message is “The Blessing of Home” and takes place on the Sunday of love in Advent. In it, we explore the love we find in God's blessings. Are you ready to come home for Christmas? Our scripture readings come from Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our next message is “The Joy of Home” and takes place on the Sunday of joy in Advent. In it, we explore the joy all around us and how often we miss them. Are you ready to come home for Christmas? Our scripture readings come from Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; and Luke 3:7-18.

We continue our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our next message is “The Fear of Home” and takes place on the Sunday of peace in Advent. In it, we explore our fears about home and how we overcome them. Are you ready to come home for Christmas? Our scripture readings come from Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6.

We begin our Advent and Christmas series called “Come Home for Christmas.” Our first message is "Time to Go Home" and takes place on the Sunday of hope in Advent. In it, we ask ourselves what time it really is and what we need to do. Are you ready to come home for Christmas? Our scripture readings come from Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36.

We finish our series called “Parables of Jesus” as each week delivered a new parable to explore. Our last message looks at a parable about the acts of the heart. “Evil Within” looks at how we address the things that reside within us all. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Mark 7:14-23 .

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a parable about which son is doing the will of his father. “Changing Your Mind” looks at what is means to be willing to change our minds. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 21:28-32 . Next week we finish our series with Mark 7:14-23, in which we look at what comes from within us.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at two parables and a reading from Revelation. “Something Valuable” looks at life, love, and joy in the context of All Saints Sunday. We also include a remembrance of names in this message. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 13:44-46; Revelation 21:1-6 . Next week we look at Matthew 21:28-32, is a look at what it means to change and what it looks like when we pretend.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a parable of two different prayers. “Looking Down” looks at how we should not look down upon each other and the way that we think about God. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 18:9-14 . Next week we look at Matthew 13:44-46 and Revelation 21:1-6, is and All Saints Sunday reflection on how we live and finding value in life.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at two parables about celebrating what was lost. “Lost and Found” looks at how we should celebrate those who change heart and life, and how we should help along the way. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 15:1-10 . Next week we look at Luke 18:9-14, in which we find a parable about prayer, self-righteousness, and how we view others.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message again looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son. “Stuck In Place” looks at how we can find ourselves missing God’s love by being fixed in our ways. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 15:23-32 . Next week we look at Luke 15:1-10. This week we will explore the joy of those who are lost and then are found.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son. “Wandering Away” looks at how we can find ourselves moving away from God's love. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 15:11-24 . Next week we look at Luke 15:23-32. The sermon is the second of a two part sermon and explores a son lost by being stuck in place.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a difficult parable of a dishonest manager. “Think Carefully” looks at preparing for the future, wealth, and God. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 16:1-13 . Next week we look at Luke 15:11-24. The sermon is the first of a two part sermon and explores a son lost by wandering away.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a well known parable about a good Samaritan. “Who Is My Neighbor?” looks at who we should love and the way the we live out our love. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 10:25-37 . Next week we look at Luke 16:1-13. The sermon explores the issue of God and wealth.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a troubling parable about a master and his servants. “Is That Jesus” looks at where we find Jesus in the story and how we sometimes have to dig for the truth. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 25:14-30 . Next week we look at Luke 10:25-37. The sermon explores the question of who our neighbor is.

We continue our series called “Parables of Jesus” and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our next message looks at a parable about asking for help. “Try Asking” explores prayer and the way that we work together to help each other. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Luke 11:1-13 . Next week we look at Matthew 25:14-30. The sermon will explore a difficult parable as we search for Jesus.