Arcola United Methodist Church Sermons

A Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service we will read nine scripture lessons which will recount the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, the birth of Jesus, and...

As we explore Joseph, what word is there for us today from Joseph's story? Joseph is an invitation to the dads, mom, men, women, adults, youth and children. What legacy are you writing?

When obedience meets call, blessing happens, lives change; starting with your own. How are you available to God?

A service of Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?

Offering is a joyful response. We respond to the graciousness of God by how we say thank you for all we have.

What has God done in your life and what will you do with the gifts he has given you?

The God we worship is a God of generosity and abundance.

Rejoice in the ways God has delivered you; how he has rolled the stones away in your life. God comes into our life in times of confusion and unheaval but he always brings us through it.

The seder supper involves a particular food to remember the bitterness of slavery and the joy of Exodus. God delivers the slaves out of Egypt to a land flowing with milk and honey.

Who are the women in your life that have made and shaped you?

Vengeance goes not bring peace; it only strings along the brokenness. When struggling with forgiveness: 1) pray for strength, 2) remember your own sinfulness, 3) talk to somebody, and 4) give it away to God.

How are you going to use the gifts given to you by God? Use your gifts in service to others.

Pastor Chris presented the program at the Men's Dinner on 9/13/2016

In the midst of life's struggles; when life is not fair and there are choices to be made; remember that you are not alone. The Lord is always with you.

Despite the hurts and challenges in any family life, God is always able to weave it back together to redeem and restore peace and control.

Self control is not allowing our passions to run wild but harnessing our passions in the way God would have them go.