"Central United Methodist Church" Tagged Messages (Page 4)

Finding Faith in Failure

Can failure be a sign of success? God has given us incredible gifts, and Jesus knows that great success requires great risk. Our efforts to extend his mission may sometimes end with poor results, but Jesus commends us for not being afraid of failure or negative judgment. What are you willing to risk in order to succeed in the furtherance of God’s kingdom? Based on Matthew 25:14-30. Click Here to Download the Message Notes and Daily Study Guide. Click Here…

Healthy Halloween!

As Americans, we clearly like to be scared by horror movies. We also enjoy dressing up on Halloween and letting out our inner witch, vampire, or zombie. What’s going on with this? Should Christians be concerned that a pagan holiday has become big business in the United States, involving almost 70 percent of the population? What are the problems and the possibilities associated with this day of dressing up and trick-or-treating? How should followers of Christ respond to Halloween and…

She Spies in Egypt

The life of Moses was highly dependent on women who were really spies against the Egyptian pharaoh. They allowed for Moses to become the man who ultimately led his people out of slavery in Egypt. This message is a first attempt at bringing the work of Biblical women into focus and deeper understanding as I plan for a series of messages on the women of faith during Jesus’ time. Click Here to Download the Message Notes and Daily Study Guide.…