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Bell Springs United Methodist
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Sermon Series "Out of the Wilderness" John 6:22-35
In today's sermon we continue the sermon series "Out of the Wilderness." Times of wilderness can be times of hunger. In the wilderness we learn that Jesus, the bread of heaven, offers nourishment for our souls.
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Sermon Series_Out of the Wilderness_Luke 15.1-7_3.27.2022
God's mighty acts of salvation are revealed in scripture during wilderness experiences. Although we often tend to resist the struggle of the wilderness, there are lessons to learn in the wilderness to strengthen our faith. In today's sermon we learn that wilderness times are times when God seeks…
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Sermon Series "Out of the Wilderness" Luke 7.24-35
During the season of Lent we reflect on the role of the wilderness for drawing us closer to God. In today's sermon we see that wilderness times are times of searching. We will do well to search for Jesus among the poor, among sinners, and among the meek.
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Sermon "Follow Jesus" Luke 9.28-36
The divine voice that spoke to the disciples when Jesus was transfigured saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him" was an invitation for Jesus' closest disciples to continue following Jesus into the conflict of the cross. As followers of Jesus we too are called to carry our cross and...
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Sermon "Perfect Love is Generous Love" 1 John 4:7-12
God's love is revealed in the generosity of sending Jesus. The generous love of God in Jesus is revealed in us as we demonstrate love for one another.
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Sermon "Be Perfect" Mt. 5:48
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught the disciples to be perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect. Christian perfection is not about being perfect in performance or duty. Christian perfection is about doing everything out of love for God and neighbor.
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Sermon "Words" Bro. Louis Johnson
Bro. Louis Johnson preaches on the topic of using our words with care.
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Sermon "Seeking Jesus" Mt. 2:1-12
On Epiphany Sunday we remember the Magi who traveled from a distant land to worship Jesus. They were guided by a celestial light to see the One who came as the Light. Beginning a new year is an appropriate time to reflect on daily practices that draw us in our spiritual journey to seek Jesus.
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Sermon "The Gift of God's Grace" Luke 2:41-52
Luke's Gospel portrays Jesus maturing in the favor of both God and humanity. The word translated as "favor" in this scripture is the same word also translated as "grace." We can see that there was never a time when God's grace has not gone before us to prepare the way for us to receive salvation...
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Sermon "Make Room for Love" Luke 1.39-55
The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, declares God's love embodied within the child of her womb. The miracle of Christmas is not that the world makes room for Jesus. The miracle of Christmas is that the love of God in Jesus Christ makes room for the brokenness of humanity.
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Sermon "Make Room for Joy" Isaiah 12
Isaiah's song of deliverance during a time of crisis calls God's people to make room for joy through proclaiming God's promises, God's presence, and God's power.
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Advent Sermon "Make Room for Peace" Lk. 1:76-2.7
At the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zechariah delivered a prophetic oracle that he would prepare the way for the One who would guide our feet in the way of peace.
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Sermon "Make Room for Hope" 1 Thess. 3..6-13
Advent is a season for preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ. Our ability to receive God's gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love are determined by our willingness to make room for Jesus Christ.
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Sermon "Gratitude and Prayer" Philippians 4.4-9
The spiritual discipline of prayer guards the heart and mind against anxious thoughts. Prayer becomes the source for a heart that flows with gratitude and joy.
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Sermon "All Saints Sunday" Rev. 21:1-7
With thanks to God we remember and bear witness to God's grace in the lives of the saints.
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Sermon "A Healing Touch" Luke 8:40-48
With a touch from Jesus' clothing and the touch of Jesus' hand two different women experience the healing power of faith in Jesus. We too can approach Jesus to experience the healing touch of faith.
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Laity Sunday Sermon by Daryl Hopple "Do Not Worry" Mt. 6:25-34
Laity Sunday Sermon by Lay Speaker Bro. Daryl Hopple
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Meet the Moment Sermon Series "Union with Christ" Eph. 1:.3-10
Today's scripture lesson teaches that all things in heaven and earth will be gathered in Jesus Christ. We rise to meet the moment by seeking union with Jesus Christ with our hearts, minds, and actions.
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Sermon "Meet the Moment by Sowing Seeds of the Spirit" Gal. 6:7-10
What sorrow are you carrying? The Psalmist describes a time of restoration when those who sow in tears will reap shouts of joy (Psalm 126). Throughout the Bible the metaphor of harvest is used to describe God's judgment. In his letter to the Galatians Paul describes a harvest of eternal life for...
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Sermon "Meet the Moment with Grace" 2 Cor. 5:20 - 6:13
Paul's message to the Corinthians stresses both the urgency and responsibility of God's grace. We are called to meet the moment of struggle, temptation, and despair with grace that endures, overcomes, and hopes against all odds.
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Sermon "Meet the Moment Series: Not Who We Once Were" Rom. 5:1-11
There is nothing normal about God's love. In our moment of weakness, sin, and resistance God's love is proven in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Sermon "Ready by the Spirit" Eph. 6:10-18
We can expect to face daily opposition to our spiritual life. Through the Holy Spirit God has equipped us with all we need to stand against the tricks of evil. The battle of our soul is won as we equip our spirit by praying in the Spirit.
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Sermon "Filled with the Holy Spirit" Eph. 5:15-20
The influences we allow in our lives through the things we watch, listen, and speak determine the course of our behavior and actions. These influences require our full attention and best effort if we are to be led by the wisdom and will of God.
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Sermon "Grieving the Holy Spirit" Eph. 4.:25-5:2
Have you ever lost control because of anger? Anger is a natural and normal emotion of the human experience. Today's sermon from the "Spirit Filled Living" series reflects on the consequences of sin resulting from anger left unchecked. Anger that leads to bitterness, malice, and slander grieves…
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Sermon "Filled with Power" Eph. 3:14-21
The Holy Spirit fills us with the transforming love of God in Jesus Christ.
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Sermon "One Spirit" (Eph. 2.13-18)
Access to God is possible because of the ministry of reconciliation through Jesus Christ. A primary role of the Holy Spirit gives witness to God's salvation that reconciles us to God and to our neighbor.
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Sermon "Filled and Sealed with the Holy Spirit" Eph. 1.:3-14
Have you ever had a day when things did not go right? In a world so often prone to brokenness, the mark of the Holy Spirit fills us with God's love, joy, and peace even when surrounded by forces of evil.
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Sermon "The Spirit of Freedom" 2 Cor. 3.12-18
We often look to the text of written documents to guide our way of life. The Declaration of Independence is one of those documents in American life. The Ten Commandments is another text that guides the Christian life. Words remain lifeless until they are lived out. By the Holy Spirit the written...
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Sermon "Lessons from Chickens"
A sermon by Lay Speaker Daryl Hopple on God's providential care from Matthew 27:37-39.
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Sermon "Moving Forward by Faith: Walk by Faith" 2 Cor. 5:1-7
What do we do when we face uncertainty? The Christian life is learning to take the next faithful step in a direction that may be unclear. Today's sermon offers insight for learning to walk by faith not sight.
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Sermon_Moving Forward By Faith_Part 1.Do Not Lose Heart_2. Cor.4.13-18_6.6.21
Discouragement in the Christian life should not take us by surprise. God's people are often tempted to turn back when faced with disappointment. Yet, God's mission can only advance by moving forward not backward. Faith is the bridge that joins disappointment with possibility. Paul's admonition to...
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Sermon "Look Up Salvation is Coming" Mark 11:1-10
Palm Sunday is a time for us to remember that God's salvation is made known not through grandiose ferocity, but through humble sacrifice. Our Palm Sunday and Easter worship this year may be less grandiose than in years past. Yet, it is in times of sacrificial humility our cries of "Hosanna!" can...
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Sermon "Look Up and Worship" John 2:13-22
The Gospel lesson from John 2:13-22 describes Jesus' cleansing of the temple. When asked to provide a sign to legitimize his authority to expel greedy money-changers from the temple he foreshadows his death and resurrection by responding, "destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it…
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Sermon "Look Up to The Cross" Mark:8.31-38
From the sermon series "Look Up!" today's sermon "Look Up To The Cross" from the Gospel lesson Mark 8:31-38 gives an account of Jesus plainly and openly foretelling his death and resurrection. Many times we are tempted to look away from pain to find earthly solutions to our problems when God is...
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Sermon "The Beloved Word" (Mark 9:2-9 / Rev. 21:12-20)
Today's sermon "The Beloved Word" from Mark 9:2-9 & Revelation 22:12-20 reflects upon the power of God's love to transform the human heart. The sermon invites us to listen to Jesus, who invites all who are thirsty to come and drink from the water of life.
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Sermon "The Everlasting Word" (Is. 40:21-31)
Today's sermon "The Everlasting Word" from Isaiah 40:21-31 reflects upon the sovereignty of God in times of loss and displacement. The sermon invites us to wait in hope trusting God will renew our strength as an eagle that learns to soar effortlessly by trusting the wind beneath its wings.
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"The Prophetic Word" (Dt. 18.15-22)
Today's sermon "The Prophetic Word" from Deuteronomy 18:15-22 reflects upon discerning the difference between a word spoken in deception and the word spoken in truth from the Lord. The sermon invites us to learn the discipline of discernment when interpreting a word that claims divine authority.
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Sermon: The Persistent Word (Jonah3.1-10)
Today's sermon "The Persistent Word" from Jonah 2:10 - 3:10 reflects upon the power of God's Word to persistent beyond any reluctance and rebellion to lead us to repentance and salvation. The sermon invites us to consider the people and places God where desires to make His salvation known.
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Sermon "The Rare Word" (1 Sam. 3:1-10)
Today's sermon "The Rare Word" from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 reflects upon the isolation young Samuel must have experienced when he separated from his parents during his priestly apprenticeship under Eli. The sermon invites us to seek God's Presence in times of isolation when it feels like God's Word is...
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The Word that Binds_Gen. 1.1-5
Today's sermon introduces the new series "From the First Word to the Last Word" with an invitation to renew the covenant declared in the waters of baptism. With so many voices competing to be heard these days, there is only One Word that has the power to bind our hearts and heal the wounds of...
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FOCUS Series_Unity_Eph. 4.11-16
The source of unity is Christ. The purpose of unity is the common good. The expression of unity is diversity.
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FOCUS Series_Unity_Eph. 4.7-13
Unity is sharing a common life in Christ.
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FOCUS Series_Unity_Eph. 4.1-3
The unity of the Church is worth our every effort in humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love.
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FOCUS Series_Unity_1 Cor. 12.4-13
The source of Christian unity is in God. The purpose of Christian unity is for the common good. The expression of Christian unity is in diversity.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion 1 Cor. 13.13
Compassion is learning to love like Jesus.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion_1 Cor. 13.12
Compassion is learning to love like Jesus.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion_1 Cor. 13.11
Compassion: Learning to love like Jesus.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion_1 Cor. 13.9-10
Compassion: Learning to love like Jesus.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion_1 Cor. 13.7
Compassion is learning to love like Jesus.
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FOCUS Series_Compassion_1 Cor. 13.5-6
Compassion:learning to love like Jesus.
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