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Messages of Grace

"Message of Grace" is our way of saying "Sunday Sermon"
because our sermons are both messages from Grace UMC and a message of the grace of God.

Meet the Pastor
The Way of Jesus - ​Breaking down the meaning of following Jesus in today's world.
4_a_quiet_place_1-22-2023.pdf
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3_he_calls_my_name_1-15-2023.pdf
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2_the_right_thing_to_do_1-8-2023.pdf
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1_new_creation_1-1-2023.pdf
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Advent 2022: "The Hope of the Prophets".  (using resources from umcdisciple.org). ​Isaiah's prophecies still give us hope today.
5_forever_christmas_12-24-2022.pdf
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3_the_lords_highway_12-11-2022.pdf
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2_stand_as_a_signal_12-4-2022.pdf
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1_up_to_restoration_11-27-2022.pdf
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Confidence and the Bible
dig_into_the_word_11-13-2022.pdf
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no_horsing_around_11-6-2022.pdf
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"The Soul Shift" - based on the book by David Drury and Steve DeNeff.  How do you make the lasting changes God intends for your life?
8_from_me_to_we_10-23-2022.pdf
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7_from_sheep_to_shepherd_10-16-2022.pdf
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6_from_ask_to_listen_10-9-2022.pdf
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5_from_consumer_to_steward_10-2-2022.pdf
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4_from_seen_to_unseen_9-25-2022.pdf
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3_from_slave_to_child_9-18-2022.pdf
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2_from_me_to_you_with_love_9-11-2022.pdf
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1_what_if_my_soul_shifted_9-4-2022.pdf
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"Family Matters" - Stories of encouragement from the Bible for moms, dads, sons, daughters, and anyone who believes that our families need love and support from all of us.
7_an_unwelcome_guest_at_the_table_8-28-2022.pdf
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6_lasting_impressions_8-21-2022.pdf
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5_our_heavenly_parent_8-7-2022.pdf
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4_me_and_my_house_7-31-2022.pdf
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3_help_me_in_my_unbelief_7-24-2022.pdf
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2_momma_loves_me_7-17-2022.pdf
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1_words_we_need_to_hear_7-10-2022.pdf
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"Jesus Said That?!" - A look at the surprising words of Jesus in the Gospels.
4_camels_are_better_off_than_you_6-19-2022.pdf
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3_be_homeless_and_forget_funerals_6-12-2022.pdf
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2_what_is_in_your_hand_by_ed_myers_6-5-2022.pdf
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1_you_are_the_devil_5-29-2022.pdf
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"Wrapped in Love" by Katja Falker
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"Dangerous Wonder" - Reclaiming our childlike awe of God.
Based on Dangerous Wonder by Mike Yaconelli (NavPress: Colorado Springs, 2003)
3_ceaseless_praise_5-15-2022.pdf
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2_rescue_5-8-2022.pdf
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1_blinded_by_the_light_5-1-2022.pdf
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"Easter and Holy Week" - Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and discover hope for this life and the next.​
4_how_mary_grew_in_the_garden_4-24-2022.pdf
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3_the_best_comeback_ever_4-17-2022.pdf
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2_through_the_curtain_4-15-2022.pdf
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1_a_new_command_4-14-2022.pdf
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"Gathered Up in Jesus"
from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/gathered-up-in-jesus.  Lent is a traditional time of self-examination and a chance to turn things around with the help of God.
4_lost_and_found_03-27-2022.pdf
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3_if_it_bears_fruit_03-20-2022.pdf
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2_under_the_wings_03-13-2022.pdf
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1_an_opportune_time_03-06-2022.pdf
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"​The Joy of Jesus" - Jesus was a man of profound joy.  By examining his life, we can know that joy, too.​
4_straighten_up_2-27-2022.pdf
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3_great_expectations_2-20-2022.pdf
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2_bursting_with_joy_2-13-2022.pdf
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1_water_to_wine_2-6-2022.pdf
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"​Becoming a Child of God" - Looking at famous stories of children in the Bible, we discover the value of a childlike faith.​
4_fish_and_chips_01-23-2022.pdf
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3_trial_by_fire_01-16-2022.pdf
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2_overlooked_01-09-2022.pdf
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1_can_you_hear_me_01-02-2022.pdf
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"The Advent Conspiracy"
Reclaiming the purpose of Christmas.  (See adventconspiracy.org for more.)
5-whose_birthday_is_it_anyway_12-24-21.pdf
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4-love_all_12-19-2021.pdf
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3-give_more_12-12-2021.pdf
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2-spend_less_12-05-2021.pdf
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1-worship_fully_11-28-2021.pdf
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"Grace, Grief, and Brokenness"
if_it_aint_broke_11-14-2021.pdf
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when_the_saints_go_11-07-2021.pdf
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the_eleventh_hour_10-31-2021.pdf
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"Why Do We Do That?"
A look at common Christian worship practices that often go unexplained.
baptism_10-24-2021.pdf
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the_apostles_creed_10-17-2021.pdf
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the_lords_prayer_10-10-2021.pdf
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communion_10-3-2021.pdf
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"The Gratitude Campaign" - Cultivating generosity in our lives by learning to thank God.​
4_shrewd_stewards_9-26-2021.pdf
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3_the_demand_of_our_barns_9-19-2021.pdf
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2_the_one_thing_you_lack_9-12-2021_katja_falker.pdf
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1_the_other_nine_9-5-2021.pdf
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Sabbath Rest
take_a_break_-_sabbath_8-29-2021.pdf
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"What's the Point?"  based on Rick Warren's "The Purpose-Driven Life" - What is your purpose in life?  Find out in this series.
6_can_i_get_a_witness_8-22-2021.pdf
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5_it_s_your_serve_8-15-2021.pdf
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4_get_up_and_grow_8-8-2021.pdf
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3_hand_in_hand_7-25-2021.pdf
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2_whom_do_you_worship_7-18-2021.pdf
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1_love_first_7-11-2021.pdf
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"Christian Living"

Revival, renewal, and joy. How do you live a Christian life?
what_makes_you_a_christian_06-20-2021.pdf
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put_a_smile_on_6-13-2021.pdf
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great_things_come_in_three_5-30-2921.pdf
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this_place_is_on_fire_05-23-2021.pdf
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"Living the Resurrection"

Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and learning what our response should be.
​ from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/living-the-resurrection
5-16-2021_we_are_yours.pdf
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5-9-2021_no_greater_love.pdf
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5-2-2021_the_truth_about_understanding_the_word_of_god_jeff_paulson.pdf
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4-25-2021_listen_to_my_voice.pdf
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4-18-2021_touch_and_see.pdf
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4-11-2021_unless_i_see.pdf
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4-4-2021_rolling_away_the_stone_-_easter.pdf
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"Rehab" - Lent 2021

40 days of spiritual preparation before Easter - our own spiritual fitness program.
​from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/lent-2018-worship-planning-series
3-28-2021_under_pressure_passion_sunday.pdf
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3-21-2021_palms_and_parades.pdf
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3-14-2021_recovery.pdf
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3-7-2021_get_with_the_program.pdf
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2-28-2021_intervention.pdf
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2-21-2021_wilderness.pdf
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"Living as Light in a Dark World"

Exploring the "I Am" statements of Jesus to determine who we are and should be.
2-14-2021_the_bread_of_life.pdf
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2-7-2021_the_vine_and_the_branches.pdf
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1-31-2021_the_resurrection_and_the_life.pdf
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1-24-2021_the_good_shepherd.pdf
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1-17-2021_the_way_the_truth_and_the_life.pdf
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1-10-2021_light_of_the_world.pdf
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Advent 2020: "What Are We Waiting For?"

Exploring the next coming of Christ, while looking at the Christmas story.
01-03-2021_a_king_for_all.pdf
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12-24-2020_the_last_the_least_the_lost.pdf
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12-20-2020_it_s_more_than_dna.pdf
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12-13-2020_ah_reunions.pdf
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12-06-2020_a_lifetime_of_waiting.pdf
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11-29-2020_ready_set_wait.pdf
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"Big Buts in the Bible"

​Stories of people who made excuses to God.
11-15-2020_never_too_young.pdf
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11-1-2020_never_too_old.pdf
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10-25-2020_something_smells_fishy.pdf
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10-18-2020_great_things_in_small_packages.pdf
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10-11-20_mumblin_mo.pdf
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"Together We Do More"

About God, giving, and the church.
10-04-2020_giving_with_great_joy.pdf
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09-27-2020_freewill_giving.pdf
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09-20-2020_being_of_one_mind.pdf
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"This is Where the Healing Begins"

Restoring relationships, prayer and healing.
9-13-2020_how_can_i_forgive_myself.pdf
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9-6-2020_the_theory_of_relative_forgiveness.pdf
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8-30-2020_how_to_not_kill_anyone.pdf
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8-23-2020_well-oiled_prayers.pdf
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"Encountering Christ"

Who is Jesus?  Stories of people who met him.
8-16-2020_a_heavenly_view.pdf
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8-9-2020_cross-eyed_centurion.pdf
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8-2-2020_distractions_and_desperation.pdf
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7-26-2020_detour_in_damascus.pdf
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a_warm_well_come_7-19-2020.pdf
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serious_heart_burn_7-5-2020.pdf
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houghtongraceumc@gmail.com
906-482-2780
Pastor Eric Falker
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Other appointments can be made by calling 906-482-2780.
If we are unavailable, please leave a message, and we will return your call.
Grace United Methodist Church
201 Isle Royale Street
Houghton, MI  49931
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