The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations - Based on the book by Robert Schnase.
| 4_risk-taking_mission_and_service_9-17-2023.pdf |
| 3_intentional_discipleship_9-10-2023.pdf |
| 2_passionate_worship_9-3-2023.pdf |
| 1_radical_hospitality_8-27-2023.pdf |
Romans Wasn't Read in One Day - A series of messages on the powerful letter from Paul to the Christians in Rome.
| 10_accept_or_except_8-20-2023.pdf |
| 9_owe_me_love_8-13-2023.pdf |
| 8_everyone_yes_everyone_7-30-2023.pdf |
| 7_reading_gods_will_7-23-2023.pdf |
| 6_do-be-do-be-do_7-16-2023.pdf |
| 5_the_day_i_died_7-9-2023.pdf |
| always_with_us_7-2-2023.pdf |
| Where You Go I'll Go_6-25-2023.pdf |
| 4_chain_reaction_6-18-2023.pdf |
| 3_paid_in_full_6-11-2023.pdf |
| 2_overcome_5-28-2023.pdf |
| 1_not_ashamed_5-21-2023.pdf |
Not a Fan - based on the book by Kyle Idleman (Zondervan, 2012). Are you a true follower of Jesus, or just a part-time fan? The choice is yours.
| 4_rules_or_relationship_5-14-2023.pdf |
| 3_a_costly_command_5-7-2023.pdf |
| 2_follower_or_fan_4-23-2023.pdf |
| 1_nic_at_night_4-16-2023.pdf |
Lent 2023 - A Series of Psalms - Psalms are the hymnbook of the Bible. Jesus read and sang many of these words with his disciples. As we look through Lent towards Easter, we discover how these songs connect to the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
| 7_a_song_of_salvation_easter_sunday_4-9-2023.pdf |
| 6_thank_you_t_y_t_y_palm_sunday_4-2-2023.pdf |
| 5_a_cry_from_the_cross_passion_sunday_3-26-2023.pdf |
| 4_absolutely_not_abandoned_3-19-2023.pdf |
| 3_crushing_kings_3-12-2023.pdf |
| 2_last_supper_songs_3-5-2023.pdf |
| 1_im_sorry_are_the_hardest_words_2-22-23_ash_wednesday.pdf |
Tell Me the Stories - A look at a few of Jesus' famous parables and how we fit into God's story.
| 3_merciful_me_2-19-2023.pdf |
| 2_it_s_a_party_2-12-2023.pdf |
| 1_seed_to_sow_2-5-2023.pdf |
The Way of Jesus - Breaking down the meaning of following Jesus in today's world.
| 4_a_quiet_place_1-22-2023.pdf |
| 3_he_calls_my_name_1-15-2023.pdf |
| 2_the_right_thing_to_do_1-8-2023.pdf |
| 1_new_creation_1-1-2023.pdf |
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 |
| 4_give_you_a_sign_12-18-2022.pdf |
| 3_the_lords_highway_12-11-2022.pdf |
| 2_stand_as_a_signal_12-4-2022.pdf |
| 1_up_to_restoration_11-27-2022.pdf |
Confidence and the Bible
| dig_into_the_word_11-13-2022.pdf |
| no_horsing_around_11-6-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 7_from_sheep_to_shepherd_10-16-2022.pdf |
| 6_from_ask_to_listen_10-9-2022.pdf |
| 5_from_consumer_to_steward_10-2-2022.pdf |
| 4_from_seen_to_unseen_9-25-2022.pdf |
| 3_from_slave_to_child_9-18-2022.pdf |
| 2_from_me_to_you_with_love_9-11-2022.pdf |
| 1_what_if_my_soul_shifted_9-4-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 6_lasting_impressions_8-21-2022.pdf |
| 5_our_heavenly_parent_8-7-2022.pdf |
| 4_me_and_my_house_7-31-2022.pdf |
| 3_help_me_in_my_unbelief_7-24-2022.pdf |
| 2_momma_loves_me_7-17-2022.pdf |
| 1_words_we_need_to_hear_7-10-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 3_be_homeless_and_forget_funerals_6-12-2022.pdf |
| 2_what_is_in_your_hand_by_ed_myers_6-5-2022.pdf |
| 1_you_are_the_devil_5-29-2022.pdf |
"Wrapped in Love" by Katja Falker
| wrapped_in_love_-_ksf_5-22-2022.pdf |
"Dangerous Wonder" - Reclaiming our childlike awe of God.
Based on Dangerous Wonder by Mike Yaconelli (NavPress: Colorado Springs, 2003)
Based on Dangerous Wonder by Mike Yaconelli (NavPress: Colorado Springs, 2003)
| 3_ceaseless_praise_5-15-2022.pdf |
| 2_rescue_5-8-2022.pdf |
| 1_blinded_by_the_light_5-1-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 3_the_best_comeback_ever_4-17-2022.pdf |
| 2_through_the_curtain_4-15-2022.pdf |
| 1_a_new_command_4-14-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 3_if_it_bears_fruit_03-20-2022.pdf |
| 2_under_the_wings_03-13-2022.pdf |
| 1_an_opportune_time_03-06-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 3_great_expectations_2-20-2022.pdf |
| 2_bursting_with_joy_2-13-2022.pdf |
| 1_water_to_wine_2-6-2022.pdf |
"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 |
| 3_trial_by_fire_01-16-2022.pdf |
| 2_overlooked_01-09-2022.pdf |
| 1_can_you_hear_me_01-02-2022.pdf |
"The Advent Conspiracy"
| 5-whose_birthday_is_it_anyway_12-24-21.pdf |
| 4-love_all_12-19-2021.pdf |
| 3-give_more_12-12-2021.pdf |
| 2-spend_less_12-05-2021.pdf |
| 1-worship_fully_11-28-2021.pdf |
"Grace, Grief, and Brokenness"
| if_it_aint_broke_11-14-2021.pdf |
| when_the_saints_go_11-07-2021.pdf |
| the_eleventh_hour_10-31-2021.pdf |
"Why Do We Do That?"
A look at common Christian worship practices that often go unexplained.
| baptism_10-24-2021.pdf |
| the_apostles_creed_10-17-2021.pdf |
| the_lords_prayer_10-10-2021.pdf |
| communion_10-3-2021.pdf |
"The Gratitude Campaign" - Cultivating generosity in our lives by learning to thank God.
| 4_shrewd_stewards_9-26-2021.pdf |
| 3_the_demand_of_our_barns_9-19-2021.pdf |
| 2_the_one_thing_you_lack_9-12-2021_katja_falker.pdf |
| 1_the_other_nine_9-5-2021.pdf |
Sabbath Rest
| take_a_break_-_sabbath_8-29-2021.pdf |
"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 |
| 5_it_s_your_serve_8-15-2021.pdf |
| 4_get_up_and_grow_8-8-2021.pdf |
| 3_hand_in_hand_7-25-2021.pdf |
| 2_whom_do_you_worship_7-18-2021.pdf |
| 1_love_first_7-11-2021.pdf |
"Christian Living"
Revival, renewal, and joy. How do you live a Christian life?
| what_makes_you_a_christian_06-20-2021.pdf |
| put_a_smile_on_6-13-2021.pdf |
| great_things_come_in_three_5-30-2921.pdf |
| this_place_is_on_fire_05-23-2021.pdf |
"Living the Resurrection"
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and learning what our response should be.
from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/living-the-resurrection
from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/living-the-resurrection
| 5-16-2021_we_are_yours.pdf |
| 5-9-2021_no_greater_love.pdf |
| 5-2-2021_the_truth_about_understanding_the_word_of_god_jeff_paulson.pdf |
| 4-25-2021_listen_to_my_voice.pdf |
| 4-18-2021_touch_and_see.pdf |
| 4-11-2021_unless_i_see.pdf |
| 4-4-2021_rolling_away_the_stone_-_easter.pdf |
"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
from www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/lent-2018-worship-planning-series
| 3-28-2021_under_pressure_passion_sunday.pdf |
| 3-21-2021_palms_and_parades.pdf |
| 3-14-2021_recovery.pdf |
| 3-7-2021_get_with_the_program.pdf |
| 2-28-2021_intervention.pdf |
| 2-21-2021_wilderness.pdf |
"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 |
| 2-7-2021_the_vine_and_the_branches.pdf |
| 1-31-2021_the_resurrection_and_the_life.pdf |
| 1-24-2021_the_good_shepherd.pdf |
| 1-17-2021_the_way_the_truth_and_the_life.pdf |
| 1-10-2021_light_of_the_world.pdf |
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 |
| 12-24-2020_the_last_the_least_the_lost.pdf |
| 12-20-2020_it_s_more_than_dna.pdf |
| 12-13-2020_ah_reunions.pdf |
| 12-06-2020_a_lifetime_of_waiting.pdf |
| 11-29-2020_ready_set_wait.pdf |
"Big Buts in the Bible"
Stories of people who made excuses to God.
| 11-15-2020_never_too_young.pdf |
| 11-1-2020_never_too_old.pdf |
| 10-25-2020_something_smells_fishy.pdf |
| 10-18-2020_great_things_in_small_packages.pdf |
| 10-11-20_mumblin_mo.pdf |
"Together We Do More"
About God, giving, and the church.
| 10-04-2020_giving_with_great_joy.pdf |
| 09-27-2020_freewill_giving.pdf |
| 09-20-2020_being_of_one_mind.pdf |
"This is Where the Healing Begins"
Restoring relationships, prayer and healing.
| 9-13-2020_how_can_i_forgive_myself.pdf |
| 9-6-2020_the_theory_of_relative_forgiveness.pdf |
| 8-30-2020_how_to_not_kill_anyone.pdf |
| 8-23-2020_well-oiled_prayers.pdf |
"Encountering Christ"
Who is Jesus? Stories of people who met him.
| 8-16-2020_a_heavenly_view.pdf |
| 8-9-2020_cross-eyed_centurion.pdf |
| 8-2-2020_distractions_and_desperation.pdf |
| 7-26-2020_detour_in_damascus.pdf |
| a_warm_well_come_7-19-2020.pdf |
| serious_heart_burn_7-5-2020.pdf |