United Methodist Chucks

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 a forgiving master and unforgiving servant. “Thoughts On Forgiveness” looks at God’s willingness to forgive and ours. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 18:21-35 . Next week we look at Luke 11:1-13. The sermon will be about the importance of asking.

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 a vineyard owner. “A Generous God” looks at God's generosity and ours. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 20:1-13 . Next week we look at Matthew 18:21-35. The sermon will be a look at forgiveness.

We begin a new series called "Parables of Jesus" and each week delivers a new parable to explore. Our first message is all about understanding why parables were used to teach. "A Story to Tell" is about understanding parables and how to explore them. What is the story God has placed in your heart? Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 13:1-23. Next week we look at Matthew 20:1-13. The sermon will focus on God's generosity.

We finish our fourth installment of The Word in Song with “Turn, Turn, Turn.” What are the times that we experience in our lives? Where is God during the good and the bad? How do we know what it is we need to do? Do we know how to respond in every situation? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song! Our scripture reading comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. Our musical inspiration comes from “Turn, Turn, Turn” by The Byrds.

We continue our fourth installment of The Word in Song with “Follow Me.” How are we called to follow Christ? How are we to help call others? Who is it that is being called into a life in Christ? Are we always willing to ask others to follow? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song! Our scripture reading comes from Luke 5:1-11,27-32. Our musical inspiration comes from “Follow Me" by Muse.

We continue our fourth installment of The Word in Song with “Hold My Hand.” How are we called to help others? How are we called to accept help? How are those two ideas intertwined? Do we put our faith and trust in Christ? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song! Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 14:22-36. Our musical inspiration comes from “Hold My Hand” by Hootie and the Blowfish.

We continue our fourth installment of The Word in Song with “On the Turning Away.” What is it that we must do? What about the things that we don't do? Are we paying attention to both of those things? Are we turning to God? What does God want? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song! Our scripture reading comes from Ezekiel 18:21-32. Our musical inspiration comes from “On the Turning Away” by Pink Floyd.

Today marks the beginning of our fourth installment of The Word in Song with “Doctor My Eyes.” What does your heart long for? What do you desire? It it good? Is it bad? Do we consider our intentions when we act? The intentions of others? What does God want? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song! Our scripture reading comes from Isaiah 38:1-20. Our musical inspiration comes from “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne.

Our current series is Take Care. Each week’s message will look at an aspect of self-care. The message for today is “Take a Friend” and is a reflection on needing to share our lives with others. What is the importance having a friend? How is self-care related to our interactions with others? It is important for us to take care of ourselves in following Christ. Our scripture readings for today come from Genesis 2:4b-22; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12.

Our current series is Take Care. Each week’s message will look at an aspect of self-care. The message for today is “Take Advice” and is a reflection on needing to take listen to others. What is the importance being willing to listen? Do we stop ourselves from learning important lessons? It is important for us to take care of ourselves in following Christ. Our scripture readings for today come from Exodus 18:13-26.

Our current series is Take Care. Each week’s message will look at an aspect of self-care. The message for today is “Take Alone Time” and is a reflection on needing to take time alone. What is the importance of time away? What purpose does alone time server for us? It is important for us to take care of ourselves in following Christ. Our scripture readings for today come from Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 1:35-38; 6:30-32; Luke 5:15-16; 6:12-13.

Our current series is Take Care. Each week’s message will look at an aspect of self-care. The message for today is “Take Responsibility” and is a reflection on needing to take a break. How should we handle facing our mistakes? Why do we need to be able to address the past? It is important for us to take care of ourselves in following Christ. Our scripture reading for today comes from Acts 22:3-21.

Our current series is Take Care. Each week’s message will look at an aspect of self-care. The message for today is “Take a Step Back” and is a reflection on needing to take a break. How should we handle feeling overwhelmed? What should we do when things get to be too much? It is important for us to take care of ourselves in following Christ. Our scripture reading for today comes from 1 Kings 19:1-16.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “He Will Guide You” and is a reflection on what it means to seek the Holy Spirit. ? What does it require of us? What does it mean to open ourselves up to be guided by the Spirit? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “Be Sanctified” and is a reflection on what it means to walk in God's truth. How important is the truth to our faith? How can dishonesty damage our witness to Christ? Are we of the world? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “I Chose You” and is a reflection on what it means to chosen and loved by Christ. How should we show love to others? What does it mean to be chosen to be loved? How do we chose to love? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “Abide in Me” and is a reflection on what it means to live in and love like Christ. How should we show love to others? How do we abide in Christ so Christ will abide in us? What does God's love look like? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “Listen to My voice” and is a reflection on what it means to listen to and to follow Christ. How do we show we follow Jesus? How are we supposed to love? How are we an example of a life changed in Christ? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week’s message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “You are Witnesses” and is a reflection on what it means to be a witness to Christ. What is the importance of repentance? What does that mean? How are we an example of a life changed in Christ? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48.

Our Easter series is Faith Resurrected. Each week's message is based on words from the Gospel reading for that week. The message for today is “Come to Believe” and is a reflection on what it means to believe. Is belief more than just a thought or conviction? What does is mean to live your beliefs? Our risen Savior guides us in our journey of faith. Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31.