The Right Paths

We can trust God to lead us down the right paths.
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Beside Still Waters

God brings us to true peace and satisfaction.
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Green Pastures

God provides for our deepest needs.
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The Lord Is My Shepherd

God is a shepherd—one who protects and guides his people.
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The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Christ – “the Word of God that enlightens every person” – is the source of the truths about God that appear across all religions. That truth comes to its ultimate and clear revelation in Jesus Christ. Thus we are inspired not only to believe, but to believe in Jesus Christ.
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Belief Matters

What we believe makes a critical difference, for our lives and for the world.
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True Belief

“I believe” – credo – means a commitment of the heart, not just an idea in the mind. This results in a way of living.
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Leap of Faith

Faith is far more than an intellectual conclusion that God exists. It is a decision to trust in God, even as we cannot see clearly and may yet feel doubts.
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Why Is God Hidden?

God must be in some sense veiled from view for human beings to have freedom. Is this why there can be no overwhelming, unavoidable “proof” of God?
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God’s Word Is a Light

We know who God is because God has revealed God’s self through His Word.
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God Is Good

There is a “universal moral law” – a shared human concept of the good, which has its necessary origin in God, the source of all goodness.
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The Spirit Bears Witness within Us

We can know the reality of God through the inward experience of God’s Spirit.
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The Artistry of God

All of creation bears witness to the reality of God as the Master Artist.
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In the Beginning God

God is the necessary origin of all things in the universe. Is that pure faith, or is there support for that?
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Where’s the Proof?

The Ontological Argument—God is not a proposition to be proved but a reality to be encountered. But there are many elements in the world which point to the reality of God – beginning with the very idea of God that is implanted in the human mind.
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Why Believe?

Where does belief come from? Belief arises out of a fundamental awareness of the Reality of God.
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God’s Plan for the Human Race

What is in store in humanity’s future?  God has a marvelous plan!
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Find the Pearl

To what are you devoting your life?  Is it worth spending your life for?  Jesus leads us to find “the pearl of great price” – the prize worth more than all else.
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Family of Faith

How will new generations come to faith? The Scriptures mark out a clear plan.
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The Real You

The ancient Greeks said, “Know thyself.” We sense that knowing our true identity is a key to life. But how do we do that? The Bible points the way.
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Hope for the World

Is there hope for planet earth? Are we just adrift in the universe, or does God have a plan for all creation? The Scriptures bring a stunning message of hope for the world.
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The Goal of Life

Does life have a purpose? What is your highest goal in life? The Bible gives us a vision for our destiny.
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A Place for Jesus

Three times, Mary Magdelene asked where Jesus’ body was when she found the empty tomb. We, like Mary, look for some security and sense of control by trying to put Jesus in a place that will make us comfortable.
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Your Divine Destiny

The Bible says that you are “predestined.” Does that mean that God has determined your future? Or is there a destiny offered that you choose to fulfill? This is the beginning of a sermon series entitled “Fulfill Your Destiny – Entering the Future God Intends.”
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Go Fishing

The entire story of Jesus’ public ministry – from the first call of the disciples to Jesus’ resurrection and sending forth of the disciples — is bracketed by two fishing stories. These signify our calling to become “fishers of people.” When we truly encounter the Risen...
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The Stubborn Believer

Isaiah stubbornly listened to God in midst of the people’s despair. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem demonstrated firmness and faith in the midst of strong and influential opposition. May we be inspired to do likewise.
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The Fizzled Fig Tree

Jesus once cursed a fig tree. What was that all about? Jesus was actually bringing a very important message to us, and to the world.
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Wine Tasting

Whatever we are dealing with in life, Christ can bring about transformation.
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The Picture Becomes Clear

Many people believe in God without really grasping what faith in God means. The picture becomes clear in Jesus.
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All God’s Children Got Gifts

We are pleased to have on the podcast this week a sermon from Judith Nedel. This Sunday was United Methodist Women Sunday, and the women of our church created a very memorable and special service. The theme of the service was being in mission, and the sermon specifically deals...
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The Dazzling Vision

Sometimes we wish we could get a perfectly clear vision of God. We long for a “mountaintop experience.” But real knowledge of God may happen in other ways.
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The Miraculous Meal

Can God provide for our need? Can we make a difference for the needs of others? When we have faith in Christ, the results can be much bigger than we thought possible.
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Faith Finds a Way

To what lengths would you go to help someone you love? Is Jesus a part of your plan? There is power in what Christ can do!
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The Outcasts Are In

What sort of people are acceptable to Jesus? Jesus’ answer to that question is different from the usual.
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Follow Me

Discipleship is not just believing in Jesus, but stepping forth in a journey with Jesus – trusting in Christ, growing in a relationship, and becoming involved in risk-taking mission.
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Get Moving

Have you ever noticed in the Christmas stories that no one ever says in the same place? Holy family, shepherds, wise men – they all are called step forth into uncertain yet amazing territory. God likewise calls us to step forward in faith to be a part of how God will be at work...
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Happy New Year!

A happy new year from the United Methodist Church of Kent! Our New Year’s Eve service was based on John Wesley’s covenant renewal service, with participatory readings and responses. As it did not feature a sermon, we are pleased to present this sermon from our...
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Hear the Angels Sing

Can we hear “the voice of angels” today within all the din and distractions of our time? It is possible to encounter God here and now, as God comes among us.
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God Lifts Up the Lowly

It may often appear that we are of no account in this world. The rich and powerful call the shots. Yet God shows in Mary that it is actually through small and ordinary people that God’s purposes unfold.
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He Became One of Us

The Bible says that Christ is “the Word become flesh.” What does that mean? It is in fact an extraordinary message, and one that can transform our lives.
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Who Shall Climb the Lord’s Mountain?

If you have to climb the mountain of God, can you make it to the top? The good news is that God has moved the other way – God has come to us! We can experience God’s presence and grace in Christ, who is God with us.
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The Real King

Does the world seem out of control, so often in the hands of corrupt, evil, or incapable leaders? The gospel brings a message of great hope and assurance – that beyond outward appearances there is One on the throne whose power is infinite, whose will for us is good, and whose...
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Give Thanks

As we approach Thanksgiving, do we have real reason for thanks, or more reason to grumble? The Scriptures give us a whole new perspective.
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Aim for the Glory of God

Why do we do what we do? Usually, we are aiming for our own advantage. There is a transformation of life that occurs when we aim higher – for the glory of God.
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Saint You

Are you a saint? We may feel far less than saintly, but the grace of Christ changes the picture.
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

In a world full of trouble and threat, is there any sure defense? We can find strength, confidence, and ultimate triumph through Christ.
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Stand in Faith

What is your purpose? Where is your life directed? Is there anything on which you would stake your life? We can find genuine purpose through Christ.
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Repentance=Life

When in the garden, Mary “turned” and saw Jesus. In Ezekiel, God calls the children of Israel to “repent and turn.” Repentance is turning away from that which is sinful and turning to God.
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Encountering the Spirit in a Material World

God is both beyond this world and within it. We can encounter God’s saving power within the ordinary elements of our lives.
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We Are All First String

Human beings like to create hierarchies, but Christ levels the playing field. We all have direct access to God, and we all have an extremely important call.
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