Sermons – St John United Methodist Church, Prospect, KY St John United Methodist Church, Prospect, KY

Our guest Pastor Ashlee Adkins speaks to us regarding the events of the Passion, the meaning of the cross and atonement, the historical and theological importance of the resurrection, and the resurrection as a source of hope.

Beloved in Christ, today we turn our hearts and minds toward a profound and central truth of our faith—the union of divine and human nature in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord. This understanding is not merely theological speculation; it underscores every aspect of our faith and devotion.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the first belief statement of the Apostle's Creed: "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth." This foundational belief captures the essence of our faith in a God who is all-powerful and the ultimate creator of all things. Let us discover the evidence and arguments for the existence of God as our loving Father who created the heavens and the earth.

What do you believe? And how often do we think deeply about what we believe about as followers of Jesus, God, or spiritually? During this sermon series we are going to explore more deeply the beliefs we hold collectively as a universal church. We will see how these beliefs interact with our experiences, actions, and the results we see in our lives, families, communities, and the world.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we come together to contemplate and reflect upon the powerful and profound doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. This belief, rooted in the teachings of scripture and affirmed throughout the history of the Christian faith, is a cornerstone of our hope and a central tenet of our faith.

Baptism is the initiation celebration of the believer's journey of faith. Through baptism, the believer is connected to the faith community to grow and mature in Christ. When a person is baptized, they are assimilated into the body of Christ. After baptism, the believer begins to take their first steps and profess their faith as a member of the baptized Body.