In Voices of Advent, we will explore how biblical texts shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus' birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns.
This Christmas we will put ourselves in the shoes of Mary, Joseph and the other people along the Road to Bethlehem. Looking with fresh eyes at history, archeology, and the very human stories of the people who were there, we will discover that the Road to Bethlehem is a journey that still brings hope, love, and peace today.
Devotional: Plan to read along with daily devotions to accompany the sermon series December 1: Mary of Nazareth - Luke 1:26-38 December 8: Joseph of Bethlehem - Matthew 1:18-24 December 15: Elizabeth in Judea - Luke 1:39-56 December 22: Nazareth to Bethlehem - Luke 2:1-7
Jesus taught us that we should treat others as we want to be treated. This is commonly known as The Golden Rule, and holds the power to bring people together again. What one word expresses how you would like to be treated? We will look at Kindness, Respect, Compassion, Love, and Humility.
At Carlisle UMC our vision is to Live Like Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what living like Jesus means. The decision to follow Jesus means saying yes to a countercultural way of living as part of God's people and God's kingdom. This is the way.
You think you know the story of Jonah, but do you really? Maybe the story of this reluctant prophet is really the story of each of us and our relationship with God whose grace, love, and mercy is for ALL.
Discuss what Christians believe and why those beliefs answer our deepest questions by looking at the Apostles Creed. Learn how to be comfortable speaking about core beliefs and encourage conversations about our core christian beliefs.
Let's begin summer by getting back to basics. Methodists have relied for over 250 years on 3 simple rules to guide our life of faith. 1. Do No Harm 2. Do Good 3. Stay in Love with God. Discover how these 3 simple rules can help you Live Like Jesus.
Who is Jesus? This enduring question is one that people ask all the time. The gospel of John gives a unique perspective on the identity of Jesus by giving us compelling and memorable images that point to the truth of who He is for us all.
How do we find hope, live in hope, and give hope away? We all need hope, but sometimes it can feel hard to find. Let's start 2024 with a dose of hope. We will discover the wisdom that the Bible has to share about hope.
For 2000 years, people have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist to understand how to prepare their hearts to receive Jesus. We turn once again to listen to his message and learn from his life so that Christ may be born in our hearts and lives again this Christmas.
Our church vision is that we are a community of people who strive to Live Like Jesus. What does living like Jesus look like? It is a lifelong journey in which we become more and more like Jesus. We will explore the 4 rhythms of life that help us Live Like Jesus: Worship - Grow - Connect - and Serve.
