Arcola United Methodist Church Sermons

Anne Terry and Julia Riedel, Elementary School Counselors at LCPS, speak with parents of rising 5th and 6th graders about the transition to middle school.

This story is about a generous God who goes out into the world and brings grace. It's also about us and how we respond to such love and how we live in grateful response.

Jesus calls us to make the most of what gifts we have been given and to use these gifts according to our abilities.

What type of soil does God's seed fall upon in your life?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to produce not just for ourselves but for others. We are blessed to be a blessing to others and shown love so that we may go out and love.

A glimpse into the week at VBS where life is wild but God is good.

Are you the Pharisee or Tax Collector?

The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed and we all have a mustard seed to plant.

Wheat and weeds live within us. Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control need to be our focus, not the weeds.

Lost and Found, the Parable of Jesus. Have you ever felt lost, even in the midst of a crowd?

Blessed are those that are persecuted for righteousness sake. A faith lived out in action as much as in words, can in itself be a testimony to the hope, grace, and love we find in Jesus Christ.

Want to be a peacemaker? Check your heart, listen and see yourself in others.

Scripture: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.-Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Devotional: On a recent airplane ride, I was entertained by the simple observations of a 3-year old boy who happened to be sitting directly in front of me. Upon...

Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy. Mercy is the very heart of God.

Righteousness is not about following rules. It's all about loving God and loving people.

Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Being meek has nothing to do with being weak, but everything to do with purposeful love.

Program presented by Barbara Ladany, Arcola Christian Preschool Director, and Anne Moriak, Chair of Children's Ministry. Topics included child development, helpful parenting tips and school readiness.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Grief, mourning....that perfectly normal response to change, transition and loss.

Christ is Risen......Christ is Risen Indeed!

An exploration of how Judas and Peter respond to the events leading up to Easter.