Weekly sermons, interviews, and more from First United Methodist Church of Orlando.
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Sermons offered at Gray Memorial UMC in Tallahassee, Florida. To learn more, visit graymumc.org.
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Sermons, teachings, and biblical discussions with J. Thomas Johnson--a pastor for 16 years in the Church of the Nazarene and 5 years in the United Methodist Church, an instructor in Biblical Hebrew at Nazarene Theological Seminary for 4 years--B.A., Gordon College; M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary
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Weekly Sermons from First United Methodist Church of Dunedin, FL.
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What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions United Methodist team in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those neglected by the conventional forms of church.
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The History of Methodism Podcast covers the history of the Methodist and Wesleyan movements, from its precursors in the European Reformation, up until the present day, from Martin Luther to Adam Hamilton. This long history of Methodism It is hosted by Rev. Wilson Pruitt, an Elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently pastor of Bee Creek United Methodist Church in Spicewood, TX.
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off location here. In these tough times, could you use a word of encouragement? From Max Lucado, a pastor for over 40 years and bestselling author whose b ...
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Sermons and teachings from Rev. Mark Reynolds, a Pastor in the United Methodist Church (Florida Conference). These transformative messages will speak directly into your life!
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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves ...
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The focus of Christmas is placed on the characters in the Christmas story: Mary and Joseph, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men and, of course, the baby in a manger. What would it look like to take a step back and celebrate Christmas from the Father’s perspective? This Christmas we celebrate the joy of friendship and togetherness, exploring what this looks like in a broken and divided world. Christmas is also the time for gifts. And it will be our joy to share an advent gift with you. Th ...
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Gospel Light Society is a global ministry that seeks to present the Gospel to all people, in every language, around the world, over the internet. People all over the world need to hear about the love, peace, and joy that only comes through Jesus Christ. For many people, they are not free to practice their Christian beliefs in their country. For others, they do not feel comfortable in a public place of worship. Because of this, millions of people search for God on the internet. In many langua ...
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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What might the administrative organization both of Moses and of the Apostles teach us about leadership in Christian communities today? This sermon was preached on Saturday, November 9, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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J. Thomas's books can be ordered from Amazon.com at the following links: "And the Word of the Lord Came..." : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D92ZVM4N "Babel Revisited": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GTRGT32 "A Faithful Person, Who Can Find?": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KLFKQQK "The gods of the West": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B75VGYK4 "When God Doe…
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In this episode, we look at John Wesley's two week visit to the home of the Moravians in Herrnhüt, in what is now Germany. We also discuss how this visit shaped the future movement, and how the stories he decided to share also offered a new medium for John. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at…
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On the first Sunday in November we celebrate All Saints and All Souls Sunday. We remember and celebrate all Christian saints throughout history AND we specifically remember those loved ones in our congregation who we lost this year. As we do that, it’s right and fitting that we peak ahead to the end so today's scripture text is Revelation 21:1-6a. …
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Tune in to this inspiring message on what it truly means to be partners in God's mission of love! As Wesleyan Christians, we are called not just to believe, but to act—to live out our faith by making a difference in the world. In this sermon, we’ll dive deep into how to recognize God’s presence in our everyday lives and discover the powerful ways w…
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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What exactly is the Gospel of Jesus, according to Luke? This sermon was preached on Saturday, November 2, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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Today is Commitment/Celebration Sunday highlighting the end of Stewardship season. Pastor Vance shares a sermon referencing Isaiah 43:15-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchu…
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This week's message, "Embrace Widely," is all about God’s radical, welcoming love—a love that reaches across every boundary, embraces the broken, and sees each of us as worthy of love and respect. Tune in to learn what it means to truly embrace widely and live out a love that transforms our hostility into hospitality. If this message is a blessing,…
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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In Acts 8, God sends Philip the Evangelist down a wilderness road where he met a man some would have said was excluded from the Kingdom of God. God revealed to Philip--and to us--that God desires profound inclusivity. Humans divide and God loves across those divides. Sermon by Rev. Beth Demme For more information, visit www.graymumc.org…
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What might the resurrection of Jesus teach us about the nature of reality? This sermon was preached on Saturday, October 26, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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Today Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled referencing Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/gi…
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We often hear the words "I love you," but without action, they feel empty, and relationships suffer. The Bible teaches that love is more than a feeling—it's something we do. In the Wesleyan tradition, Christians are called to live out their faith through loving action, making love the foundation of a dynamic, growing relationship with God and other…
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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As we abide in Christ, God prunes away the things that hinder us so we can grow into people who embody love, grace, and justice. Through daily practices of prayer, scripture, and love, we stay rooted in Jesus, allowing God's grace to transform us and make us fruitful for the world. Sermon by Rev. Beth Demme For more information, visit www.graymumc.…
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Why did God conceal Himself so thoroughly in the Person of Jesus that most of His contemporaries had no idea Who He was? This sermon was preached on Saturday, October 19, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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由First UMC Dunedin
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由First UMC Dunedin
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Today Mark Ellis shares a sermon titled "United In Love" referencing John 17:18-23. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando…
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Today is World Communion Sunday. Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "A Bigger Table Than You Thought" referencing Isaiah 25:6-10. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando…
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In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome a true pioneer adventurer and a key figure in the Fresh Expressions Movement, Rev Leslie Newton. Born and raised in Lancaster, in the north of England, Leslie studied Accountancy & Law at University before training and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. His local Methodist Church nurtured his…
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10/13/2024 Worship at Gray Memorial UMC in Tallahassee, FL Sermon by Rev. Beth Demme For more information, visit www.graymumc.org由Gray Memorial United Methodist Church
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Episode 343: Read Faithfully: Understanding the Inspiration of Scripture (Message 2: Wesleyan Rooted)
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In this message, we look at how United Methodists understand the inspiration of scripture. As Wesleyan Christians, we are rooted in the Bible. It is both the source of our faith and the measure of our spiritual authenticity. However, instead of insisting on a strict literal reading, we teach a dynamic and contextual way of interpreting scripture. W…
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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On His way to die, why did Jesus tell the women of Jerusalem to weep? This sermon was preached on Saturday, October 12, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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God is prodigal, wasteful, extravagant, with grace, mercy, and love. And God invites us to live with those same values. God is standing with arms wide open, waiting for us to run into the divine embrace and to bring our friends with us. God says, “Free Hugs, Come on in Y’all!” Methodists embrace widely. Sermon by Rev. Beth Demme For more informatio…
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here. You can find the What Happens Next book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com or wherever you buy books! Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off loca…
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In this episode, we look at John Wesley's journey from visiting his mother to visiting the Moravians at Herrnhut, in the heart of Saxony. We also look at his sermon, Salvation by Faith, preached soon after his Aldersgate Experience on this journey. Please give us a five star rating and subscribe. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com…
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Episode 342: Grow Deeply: Salvation and Grace in the Wesleyan Tradition (Message 1: Wesleyan Rooted)
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We are excited to begin a new message series, "Wesleyan Rooted." Over the next five weeks, we will explore what it means to follow Jesus in the United Methodist tradition. This series invites us to reflect on our unique spiritual heritage and embrace the core principles of our faith. In this message, we dive into the theme, "Grow Deeply" and see ho…
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How did God become humanity's enemy, and what has led both our ancestors and ourselves to condemn God to death? This sermon was preached on Saturday, October 5, 2024.由J. Thomas Johnson
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Today we continue our sermon series "Fanning the Methodist Flame." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Doing All of the Good We Can" referencing Romans 12:9-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests y…
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As we move through the Gospels as part of The Bible Year, we're looking at what it means to be "Wesleyan Rooted." In this sermon, Pastor Beth explores what it means to Love Actively in light of what Jesus says in Mark 12 are the greatest commandments. Sermon by Rev. Beth Demme For more information, visit www.graymumc.org…
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