Episodes
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Entrusted with the Gospel
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Based on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Lord, I want to be a Christian. When God created the heavens and the earth, man and woman, Adam and Eve were entrusted with it. They were not able to keep Gods laws. In the time of Jesus, there were 613 laws, which seemed difficult at that time and were used against Him as he performed his miracles. Today, we have over 80,000 laws regulating us. The fruit of the spirit cannot grow in darkness. Jesus warns us about the brokenness in the world. As Christians, God has entrusted us with the Good News and encourages us to be steadfast in our hope and love for each other. He tells us to life up our hearts, even in terrible and changing times.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Sharing the Faith
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Jesus was the common enemy of the Pharisees and the Herodians. He was asked "Should we pay taxes to Rome?" Jesus replied, "Show me the money you are using to pay. If Roman, give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's and give to God what is God's". Whose image is on you? We should bear the image of God to the world. In Thessalonians, Paul tells us the three things God wants us to reflect back to the world; Faith, Love and Hope.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
The Sin of Grumbling
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Exodus 16: 2-15 What do we as American's hate the most? Surveys say; diseases like cancer. Makes sense. In contrast, what God hates the most is sin. Did you know that grumbling is a sin? How many times do we grumble and look for the support of others thinking that "misery loves company". Often our grumbles distort the good works God is doing in our world. Grumblers can and will corrupt good character, so be careful not to join in. Instead, do things like looking for the good in any situation (it is there) and try to "go marveling", looking for the good that is all around us. A walk in the woods at this time of year will do wonders for your search. The moral here is to be and to bring the good news among the grumbling in our world today.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Is God Among Us or Not?
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Exodus 17 - God always gives us gifts for the building up of his community. For example, the staff of Moses, who told God, "I have nothing to offer" became a symbol of his usefulness to God. We each have a gift given to us by God to use in the building up of his community, although many times the gifts are not recognized or used. Instead, we gauge our worthiness on worldly measurements such as our assets (bank account, possessions, education, job) or our happiness or something as simple as if we are having a good hair day. There is nothing special about any of these things, only the presence of God with us.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Free to Follow
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Exodus 14:19-31 Just as God parted the Red Sea for Moses, God will provide the way for you. It may not be what you expect, but you have been set free in order to follow Him. Faith is not one step in a self-improvement program. Faith is a journey. Many people think that once they become faithful to the Lord, that life is easy and if their life is not improving, their faith isn't working. It is better to think of faith as the firm foundation we stand upon when the outlook is dark, as well as when times are good.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
The First Commandment: Commemorate
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
In Exodus 12:1-14 God gives us time. We each have a numbered set of days in this life and being mindful of how you use your time is critical. In today's social media focused world, we obsess with what looks like the perfect life of our friends. Terms like FOMO and JOMO are descriptors we use. Being busy all the time leaves no time for us to serve God, which is our way of commemorating his love for us. We live in his time, not our own and were created for something bigger than ourselves. Be ready!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
A Voice in the Fire
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Exodus 3: 1-15: If you encountered a burning bush with a voice coming from it - would you stop and listen?
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Our Help is in the Name of the Lord
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
This sermon, based on Psalm 124; David's ascent to Mt. Zion reminds us that life is not about collecting material possessions because in the end they always disappoint. There is no such thing as "living happily ever after". When good things happen, we are reluctant to thank God because we are afraid of what will come next. No matter what happens, God is on our side through all the ups and downs of this life. Trust in our Lord and he will provide.
Pastor Bill Davis Sermon Series
Conley's United Methodist Church located in Lewes, Delaware is a growing church. Our Pastor, Rev. Bill Davis delivers the most insightful and inspiring sermons each Sunday. Through this podcast series we are sharing them with you.