Arcola United Methodist Church Sermons

Consider the way the Risen One works in your life and what life in His name looks like.

The Last Supper is a simple but profound meal that every time we celebrate we remember how God has delivered us to live in a particular way.

In spite of our sinfulness, God is still with us. God is not simply an idea or a random thought, but a wonderful grace in our lives today.

Wherever there are signs of life rather than death, reconciliation rather than estrangement, God is at work in our lives.

As we go out into the world engaging in temptation and different situations, what responsibility do we have?

The story of Joseph is a reminder that patterns of behavior repeat from generation to generation. Is it working? Do we need to change?

Why do bad things happen? There is no real answer but the God of scripture and of heaven and and earth is at work even in the depths of any suffering, to bring out the whole; to bring out healing.

Why do bad things happen? Many times it's because of our poor choices.

Where do we come from? The book of Genesis was written as a statement of faith and can never be reconciled with science. God is the creator of the heavens and earth, man and woman.

Is God Real? God is a creator, redeemer and sustainer. He is always present; inviting us into a relationship with him again and again.

The Bible, in its pages and words we find the ultimate truth. It tells us who we are, whose we are, introduces us to who created us, and is the one that forgave us and called us into relationship with HIM.

By believing in God, I have a full, abundant, peaceful, hopeful life. Why do you believe?

Dear Pastor Chris is the start of a new sermon series that discusses questions of faith. Why was Jesus birth celebrated on December 25 if Jesus was born in the spring? If Jesus was a Jew, why don't we participate in Jewish traditions?

The God we worship is a God of new beginnings and a chance to start fresh.

For unto us a child is born, our Savior, who is Christ the King.

Lessons and Carols

Who gives us our peace? What does it look like?

As christians, we believe hope is rooted in the conviction that God is not done with us. God is very much at work in our lives.

A special service for people suffering with pain, loss, isolation and grief during the Advent season.

Scripture: "But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. he will be great and will be called the Son of the Most...