Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:14-21 Description: Turning the other cheek is not passive acquiescence. Far from it. In an oft misunderstood biblical passage, we detour from the lives of unsavory biblical characters and find Jesus’ direct

Biblical Bullies: Tax Collecting Tactics

Feb 19th, 2014 14m 22s

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Description: Though Jesus’ confrontational approach to many religious leaders is well-documented in the gospels, he is not always overtly “in-your-face.” This is true even when interacting with people whom the public mig

Biblical Bullies: Cracking the Whips

Feb 19th, 2014 20m 16s

Scripture: John 2:12-25 Description: Jesus’ cleansing of the temple in both the Synoptic Gospels and the gospel of John is a very curious incident. We are told it is evidence of Jesus’ zeal for the true worship of God (2:17), … Continue reading

Biblical Bullies: The Worst for a Change

Feb 3rd, 2014 19m 55s

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19 Description: Until Lent, we will be traveling through a sermon series titled “Biblical Bullies: What They Teach Us About Ethics, Living Like Jesus, and Romans 12:21.” The purpose is to look at some unsavory characters in

The Everlasting Choice

Jan 30th, 2014 20m

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Description: The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ five great teaching moments in the gospel of Matthew. Here, we take a look specifically at the eight “blessings” or Beatitudes that Jesus pronounces, blessings that

Haiti Mission Recap

Jan 30th, 2014 29m 8s

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Description: After leaving on a spur-of-the-moment mission trip to Furcy, Haiti, Pastor Ryan returns to WUMC and shares his experience with the congregation. Apologies ahead of time for any of the dead spots. The talk

Lay Preacher: Tedd Brungard

Jan 30th, 2014 17m 50s

Scripture: Matthew 4.1-12 Description: While Pastor Ryan serves on a mission trip in Haiti, Lay Servant Tedd Brungard blesses WUMC by preaching on the topic of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness.

To Baptize or Not to Baptize, That Is the Question!

Jan 30th, 2014 18m 48s

Scripture: Matthew 3.13-17 Description: The baptism of Jesus Christ in the gospels has been a theological conundrum for at least two millenia. Early Christian writings wrestle with the topic of why a sinless savior (Heb 4.15) seeks to be baptiz

Crazy Compassion (11/24/13)

Dec 6th, 2013 14m 46s

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43 Description: Compassion can be a hard sell. Enemies, outcasts, those we deem unworthy, we can be very selective toward those whom we believe do not deserve compassion or forgiveness. By praying–on the cross–for his enem

Faith on Footstools (11/10/2013)

Nov 15th, 2013 16m 50s

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-9 Description: Faith can be difficult to claim or achieve in the midst of trying and difficult life situations. As a pastor, when I sit with families and individuals who struggle, I often hear prayers asked for God … Co

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