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Cristianismo

Cristianismo

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Música

Música

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07/05/2023

John 14:1-14

The Easter season is about living into the new reality of the resurrected Christ. The shocking news that death isn’t the end of the human story takes some reorientation to begin to understand the implications of such a profound truth. So, the 50 days of Eastertide is when we let this knowledge wash over us, and we begin, with joy, to embrace this new way of living. This series will explore this living hope that’s available to us in the midst of any hardships that come our way as individuals and as a community of faith. Got hope?... you bet we do!

07/05/2023

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21 min
06/12/2020

Peace

Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms will guide us on the journey. This week's sermon is based on Psalm 85:1-2; 8-13. Verse 10 says “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.”

06/12/2020

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17 min
16/04/2023

John 20:19-31

The Easter season is about living into the new reality of the resurrected Christ. The shocking news that death isn’t the end of the human story takes some reorientation to begin to understand the implications of such a profound truth. So, the 50 days of Eastertide is when we let this knowledge wash over us, and we begin, with joy, to embrace this new way of living. This series will explore this living hope that’s available to us in the midst of any hardships that come our way as individuals and as a community of faith. Got hope?... you bet we do!

16/04/2023

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18 min
03/11/2024

Say YES! The Power of Generosity

When the world around you is constantly saying no, maybe it’s time to say yes. Open your heart to giving and see what saying yes will change in you and the world. In this Sermon Series, we explore how scripture speaks about generosity, including how followers of Jesus are to practice generosity. By practicing generosity, followers of Jesus learn what generosity is and what it does for us when we say, YES! Verses 46-47 of Acts 2 says “They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity- all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” The earliest communities of Jesus followers were radical because they refused to live solely as individuals. Instead, they lived for the good of others as well. The concerns of one were the concern of all, the needs of one were the needs of all. And it was giving; it was generosity that made this possible. Generosity helped them live out Jesus’ command to care for one another, support one another, bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). For disciples, generosity is more than an act; it’s a value and lifestyle. Generosity is a way of saying yes to others.

03/11/2024

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15 min
06/11/2022

The 'All-In' Family - Matthew 14

The scripture lessons in this series challenge us to be “all-in” when it comes to following Jesus. How would our faith family at First UMC look different if we were all, all-in? This sermon examines Matthew 14.

06/11/2022

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17 min
03/01/2021

Where?

At this time last year, none of us could have imagined the challenges that were to come which would significantly change every aspect of our lives. As the COVID-19 vaccine brings new hope for healing and wholeness of our bodies, there’s still much work to do to bring healing and wholeness to our minds and spirits, both individually and communally. The enormity of this reality can be overwhelming, however, in this message series, we’ll use the phrase coined by Ken Saxon, the program founder of Courage to Lead for Nonprofit Leaders in Santa Barbara, CA, “When in doubt, turn to wonder.” We’ll examine the questions and wonderings of many people in the Gospel lessons which will help guide us as we seek to live and love in new ways this new year.Pastor Beth uses Matthew 2 to pose the question "where". Verse 2 says “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.”

03/01/2021

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20 min
22/02/2023

Smear

Lent is a bi-directional season. Or at least it should be. That isn’t how we usually experience the season, however. Too often, we see the Lenten journey simply as a journey inward. While that’s a great start or an important component to a powerful Lenten experience, it can’t be the whole story. Examining your soul is more than just looking inward; it is also considering the state of your soul as it walks about in the world. This isn’t new. Historically, the church has talked about the spiritual disciplines in two directions and like the great commandment, these two sides of the same coin cannot ultimately be separated. That is why this series is about doing both – looking inward and moving outward. We are learning to live inside out. The 40 days of Lent are a time for spiritual reflection, rededication, and renewal. This journey begins with repentance.

22/02/2023

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17 min
16/07/2023

Faithfulness

The sermon series uses some of Forrest’s most famous quotes in our exploration of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The Galatians passage is used weekly, along with another scripture passage in which the “fruit of the day” is evident. May our faith be more “fruit-full” as we run the race set before us with perseverance and endurance, keeping our eyes on Jesus, and encourage others to run alongside us. Run, First UMC, Run! This sermon examines the fruit of faithfulness using Luke 12:15-21 where verse 15 says “Then Jesus said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one’s life isn’t determined by one’s possessions, even when someone is very wealthy.”

16/07/2023

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23 min
30/05/2021

God Is Not a Theological Formula!

Pastor Harold explores the Trinity in his sermon, “God Is Not a Theological Formula!” using John 3 as his scripture.

30/05/2021

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25 min
06/02/2022

The Deep

Some phrases mean the same thing no matter what voice inflection is used when you say them. “If you say so…” isn’t one of them. This sermon series, based in the Gospel of Luke, begins with the call of the first disciples, continues with Jesus’ teachings in “the sermon on the plain,” and ends with his transfiguration. We will explore how these stories challenged the disciples then, and challenge us now, to follow Jesus even when his words and actions go against the grain of conventional wisdom. We believe, help our unbelief!

06/02/2022

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19 min

Enjoy music and sermons from First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, FL.