United Methodist Chucks

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.

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.