St. Paul United Methodist Church - The Message

Living as a disciple of Jesus demands patience, trust, receiving God’s blessings, and undertaking the work God calls us to do. A simple prayer reminds us that if we wish to grow in our faith and become more like Jesus, we must learn to Await, Accept...

When we read the story of Samuel and Eli closely, we discover that they needed each other. Like them, we also need each other.

Isaiah's encounter with God gives us a model for worship that includes not just praise but a response. Isaiah was ready to be sent where God needed him. Are you?

The Holy Spirit is always with us, working in our lives. We see it in the fruit of the spirit.

On Mother's Day we look at the story of one of the courageous women of the Bible, Esther.

Paul never met Jesus of Nazareth. Like us, Paul met the risen Christ. Like Paul, the resurrection shows us that we can change.

Our life is a journey, and we encounter Jesus along the way. Recognizing the Living Christ is with us brings us hope.

Even though we live with the knowledge of the resurrection, doubt is still part of our faith journey.

The Resurrection taught Peter that he had been given a second chance. Like him, we don't need to be defined by our worst mistakes.

Mary Magdalene was the first to encounter the resurrected Jesus, and to share the good news that he had risen. What can we learn from "the apostle to the apostles"?

The Disciples recognized Jesus by his hands and feet. People will recognize we are followers of Jesus by what we do with our hands and feet more so than our words.

As we look at Simon carrying the cross of Jesus, we're reminded that Jesus still needs people who will step out from the crowd and carry his cross.

The story of Bartimaeus is not just a healing story, it's a story of discipleship. Jesus healed many people during his ministry, but Bartimaeus is one of the few who, after he was healed, became a disciple and followed Jesus on the way.

Pastor Pam's message connects the story of Abraham's other son, Ishmael, from the Old Testament with the lessons Jesus teaches us about loving our enemies. How can we turn away from violence to promote peace and make our enemies our friends?

In the Kingdom of God, change and transformation work their way up from the bottom. We transform the world not through power and privilege, but through love and service.

Following Jesus isn't a casual relationship. Are we willing to give our whole lives to God? Are we willing to go All In?

Even Jesus was tempted. From his example, we learn how to face the wilderness of Lent.

Pastor Pam's Ash Wednesday message prepares us for a season of humility, honesty, and repentance. When we enter the season with shattered pride, we invite God to scrub us clean and make a fresh start in us.

Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about his transfiguration until after the resurrection? Some stories take time to process and understand before we can share them and get the story right.

Christ offers healing and redemption. How do we respond to that gift? The story of Simon Peter's mother-in-law reminds us that we are healed for service.