Laymen's Terms First United Methodist Church Kearney

This week we tackle the dynamic and sometimes contentious early days of the Christian church, focusing on the landmark debate of Acts 15, where early leaders grappled with whether Gentile converts should adhere to Jewish laws. Discover how Peter and James championed grace over legalistic tradition, paving the way for a faith that knows no borders.
We'll celebrate the spirit of generosity exemplified by the United Methodist Church's global initiatives and local kindness. The mission of the early church is the same as ours today: to extend its reach from small towns to the ends of the earth.

Have you ever chased the highest rewards with the least amount of work? On Sunday we look at the difference between a self-centered approach to a God-centered life; guided not by fear of punishment or desire for reward, but by the aspiration to live in obedience and holiness through the empowerment of God's grace. We'll look at John Wesley's vivid house analogy of grace, we navigate from the welcoming front porch of prevenient grace, step through the transformative doorway of justifying grace, and venture into the heart of sanctifying grace. It's here we truly start to live in harmony with God's purpose, guided by a desire for holiness and obedience. Join in to learn more about "The Method and the Madness."

We explore the concept of grace measured against the way of the world. We're taught to measure worth by condition and performance, but today we're flipping the script. It's a universal message of reassurance for anyone feeling the pressure to meet the world's exacting standards. No matter the scars we carry or the knocks we've taken, we are cherished and fully embraced by God, through Christ.

Mitch and Keith talk about some of the differences between Methodism and other Christian denominations. Today we are talking about prevenient grace.

Mitch and Keith discuss what is means to be a part of a Christian community, and are joined over the phone with Grammy.

Mitch and Keith discuss the spiritual practice of Sabbath, and what it means in our modern times.