Vine Worship at Kingwood Methodist

Many people have taken a stab at interpreting Luke 8 and what it means for us as believers. But a core question, especially when we think about our faith played out in real life, is, can we change the "soil" of our souls? What is the role of the spirit in all of this? Let's talk about it! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In Luke 8 Jesus tells a story about the different ways people respond to him and his message. Hearing the good news about Jesus is important, but it matters just as much what you do with it.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

The Hebrew word for steadfast in Isaiah 26:3 includes the idea of someone leaning on something. Here it is clear what they’re leaning on: YHWH their God. This is the path to “perfect peace” (Hebrew: shalom shalom; repeated for emphasis). Isaiah seems to be speaking of a peace of mind rooted in our hope in God. Calvin brings out Isaiah’s point thus: There is…an implied contrast between God’s fixed thought and our wandering imaginations; for at almost every moment there springs up something new which drives our thoughts hither and thither, and there is no change, however slight, that does not produce some doubt. We ought therefore to hold this principle, that we do wrong if we judge of God’s unshaken purpose by our fickle imaginations…  Meister Eckhart and Anabaptist Christians use the German word “Gelassenheit” to describe a sort of inner calm rooted in the security we have in God (Martin Heidegger used the same word to describe a form of detachment involving noticeably less God).  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Hope is “an anchor for the soul, firm and secure,” says Hebrews. The idea of an anchor conjures both the image of a wild, raging sea and something solid, heavy, and secure. Less dramatically, a wall anchor allows you to reliably hang something heavy on soft, insecure drywall. Anchors provide a sense of steadiness in an unsteady situation. How might this help us understand hope? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Paul tells us not to worry, but be happy now. But seriously, as we conclude this sermon series, we see the roadmap laid out, starting in Ecclesiastes. The things of this world are fleeting and unfulfilling, but if we root our lives in Jesus, and build our life on the rock, we see that He controls everything around us and we can live a peaceful life, one that has peace from the source. We are joined by another very, very special guest, Scott Watson. Scott is the lay leader and head of Home Team for the Vine Worship, and more importantly, Kimberly’s husband.

When you read the red letters in the Gospels, how do you hear Jesus’s voice? Contempt? Disappointment? Concern? In this conversation we are joined by the Rev. Stacey Sweet. Maybe we hear Jesus’s voice as we might talk to someone we’re frustrated with, but should we instead hear His voice in the kind-heartedness of a father urging his kids to see the better way?

Scripture tells us repeatedly that the Lord is our Rock, then Jesus tells us to build our house, our life, on the Rock, so what does that look like? Chris and Kimberly are joined by our special guest, the infamous KMC youth pastor, Blake de Llacer who is filling in for Ryan this week.

In Matthew 5-7, Jesus teaches a radical way of life that is actually the best way of life. But it only works if we have a radical trust in God.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Psalm 1 talks of the blessing that a person planted in Jesus is. To themselves, and those around them. What can we learn from this? And what if we don't like where we are planted? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

The biblical book of Psalms begins with a profound reflection on the good, wise life. The psalmist contrasts the example of the wicked with that of someone whose delight is in God’s law. That person doesn’t walk, stand, or sit with sin. Instead, she is like a “tree planted by streams of water.” Fruitful, prospering, flourishing. We spend so much time comparing ourselves with other people, as if they are the ones we are called to follow. But the wicked are on a road leading to destruction, while God watches over his righteous people. We need to attend very carefully to who it is that we are patterning our lives after. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, make sure your life is firmly planted in the Lord! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What do we do about the crazy teacher in Ecclesiastes? And what do we lay our foundation on? Let's get talkin'! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Usually translated “vanity” or “meaningless”, the Hebrew word “hevel” also has the sense of breath or transitoriness or the ephemeral. In the book of Ecclesiastes, Qohelet’s name means “collector”; he’s a collector of money and pleasure and power and experiences and even wise sayings. In the end, he concludes that all his collections amount to nothing but hevel: empty, meaningless, vapid, vanity. Nothing “under the sun” can satisfy. Qoheleth knows this; we can take his word for it, because he’s tried it all! To find something more than vapor in this life, we need to look above the sun, to the Lord God.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

When we read the dialogue where Jesus claims to be the true vine... We can get confused! First we are to get active and pursue, then we are to rest and abide. What is it!? Or is it both? Let's Get Talkin' If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In a world that tells us to do more and be more, Jesus invites us to simply remain in him.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Today the crew dives into "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Kimberly points out, that when we take a step back, Jesus can feel a little... Harsh? in His communication. So we step back and look at it, and look at what Jesus is saying. Plus we discuss Kingwood's boomin' food scene. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In John 14, Jesus shows us the way to the Father - and it is Jesus himself. The way to know the deep and transforming love of God is by connecting with Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

We take this Sunday to recognize what God did this weekend at Flipt, our middle school missions camp. Come hear what God has done! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

When Jesus states that He is the resurrection and the life. It changes everything, and in a lot of ways makes today matter even more! But how do we balance what Jesus claims about living a life in Him now, and what it feels like to live here? Let's get talkin'! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Human hope is a sign pointing to our one true hope: Jesus. Jesus doesn’t just raise the dead – by trusting in him, he empowers us to transcend the fear of death, because life in Jesus is so fully life that it is as if the one trusting in him never dies, even on this side of eternity.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

How we view ourselves holds great power for what we believe God wants to do in us and through us, especially when our gifts get involved. We talk about Jesus as our Shepard and us as... Let's talk about it! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In Jesus you are known, loved, and cared for – Jesus is even willing to lay down his life for you. In John 10, Jesus invites us to follow him as our shepherd and calls us to shepherd our lost and hurting world to Him.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What does it mean for Jesus to be a door or Gate? Why don't we talk about that as much as other biblical metophores? And does Jesus' rich abundant life promise give us the ability to expect financial favor? Or assurance of a "good life?" Let's talk. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In John 10, Jesus says, “I am the door.” Through Jesus, we can exit a life of fear and sin and enter into a relationship with God! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Good Works Collective is a job ministry that is helping people find more than just the next job. They are building people up spiritually and equipping them to enter into new careers. They are building self-esteem and community that is allowing people to find purpose and God’s calling in their work. They are helping break down the barriers that can prevent those that are just working to make ends meet, to help them find careers that allow for purpose and fruitfulness.

As we react to UMARMY Sunday across the campus, we use Burt's scripture to ask the critical question of, What makes someone a Christian? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

God has done mighty things again among us at UMARMY. Lets hear from some adult leaders and campers on how they saw God moving. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What constitutes belief? It's a core question for our faith and our practices. We dive into it together, and hear a summer update from the crew! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In John 8 and 9, Jesus declares himself the light of the world. Just as we need light to see, Jesus’ light guides us on our journey. As you navigate this dark world, let Jesus be your guide, and he’ll illuminate your path! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What does Jesus mean when He says He is the bread of Life?... And what does your perfect summer vacay look like? Time to Get Talkin'! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

We look at many things in our world through our hopeful lense of who they can be. We strain to glean inspiration and equitability with ideas and people, and in the end, that way of looking at the world is easy, because in the end, it comes back to our judgement which we tend to... Agree with! But what does it look like to look TO Jesus for everything? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

The spirit convicts the world, and we talk about it! Also... What steak do you like? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

As we wrap up our series on John’s witness to the Holy Spirit, we weave a thread from John 3:5 through John 8:31-32 into John 16:8-11. Come listen why the devil loses.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What do you make of salvation? Are we just saved from sin? When do we know we are ready to venture into the world empowered by the Spirit? We talk through the tension of personal piety, and real world action! And... Ryan is sad because the Cubs are terrible! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

What does the Holy Spirit look like when it is "working" when it is alive and well in the believer? When Jesus visits a group of disciples shuttered in a locked room out of fear, he breaths the breath of God on them and tells them to go! Not to be overcome by fear, or hunker down, but do redeem them toward effectiveness for the kingdom... What are you doing? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

As we continue in our series "Breath of God," we see Jesus and Nicodemus interact. What do we make of the strange metaphors Jesus uses? What do we take away from the way that Jesus interacts with the Pharisees in the Biblical narrative? And What takeaways does it give us about how Jesus commons with US? Also... Baseball is sad right now... If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

When Jesus poses the idea to Nicodemus of being "Born Again," He cuts right to the point. When it comes to Jesus intersecting with our families and our values, we often desire for a comfortable separation, but Jesus calls us to a full surrender. Are you ready to be reborn? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Kairos is a prison ministry program bringing the Word of God to those who are incarcerated. Purvis has devoted many years to this ministry and has great insight on how the redeeming grace of our Lord can change hearts, even in the darkest of places like death row. Many societies might consider the prisoner a “lost cause” but Jesus never does, and every heart opened to his love is one that is changed for the better.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Amongst church people, we talk about Jesus a lot. We talk about God, or God the Father often. But... What's up with that Holy Spirit situation? Who is He? Who is He not? And why is is so weird to discuss Who the Holy Spirit is, and what He does? Let's talk! Also, Ryan discovers Chris and Kimberly hate the beach. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

In John’s gospel, Jesus and the Holy Spirit work together in all that they do. To fully experience all that God has in store for us, we need to say yes to Jesus and to God’s Spirit.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Today we hear about what God has done through our students. Many of these students grew up in our preschool, were confirmed in our church, and were baptized in our community! What an incredible testimony of faith, and God's grace that goes before us. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

As we react to Lo Aleman's message post Awaken retreat, we step back and ask the question, what is the accurate full picture of the gospel? How do we balance our "personal" salvation (if that is even something to cling to), verses tithing ourselves to what God is doing through humanity in reconciling it to himself? And does it matter?  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Welcome to KMC Lo Alaman! Lo came to lead our students in our weekend retreat called Awaken, and he brings to us a message on the Holiness of God, and how it travels out from the community of God.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Clint Wyllie is currently the lead pastor at Central Houston Methodist Church and previously an associate pastor here at Kingwood Methodist. We discuss how God asks us to trust Him, especially when we don’t understand what the plan is. It is comfortable to sit and stay in the familiar, but we must overcome the fear of uncertainty and all the unknowns and trust the promise that God has for us.  In this journey, Clint has had the opportunity to visit with GMC churches in Tanzania through his role as a member of the Trinity Conference International Ministries Committee. We discuss the opportunities the GMC is creating to connect churches in the United States to churches across the world.

We start our episode with a riveting debate on how to eat an egg! Then! We dive in to discuss how Jesus reveals himself to us in the scripture and beyond.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

As we continue in Luke 24's post resurrection account, we continue to see Jesus's way of forgiving, restoring, and commissioning his followers. Who is Jesus to you? And do you trust his radical, extravagant love for YOU? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

It's crawfish season! Today Chris and Kimberly talk about the Road to Emmaus. God opened their eyes to witness the risen savior, and he can open ours as well. We discuss how connecting to God's Word connects us to a power unmatched to anything in our physical world, and it's all available to us through the Bible. So find a group, boil some crawfish (with or without mushrooms), and talk about Jesus!

As we return to a familiar text in Luke 24, we see how Jesus gently encounters others and opens their eyes! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Happy Easter! As we look at the resurrection story, Kimberly, Chris and Ryan consider, what about our world and our faith makes us search among non-transformative, non-Jesus things, for the very salvation and transformation that we desire? And... Which Easter basket candy gets you most excited!? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

The question that answers all problems. Quells all fears. The question through it all, is who is Jesus? On Easter Sunday, we aim to answer that question! If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Today the gang talks about Palm Sunday, and the week it opens up. How are you planning to stay close to Jesus this week? And! For Palm Sunday specifically, how does our view of the role of children in worship, and in life show us our heart towards those most precious to Jesus? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist