2018.09.30 - Faith That Works : Speaking Truth (James 3: 1 - 12) by Avondale UMC

2018.09.23 - Faith That Works : Each Proud Division Ends (James 2: 1 - 17) by Avondale UMC

John 3:1-17 | Rev. Malinda Jowers Weaver | Nicodemus was the first to ever hear what is likely the most popular verse in Christian scripture, John 3:16. What he must have been thinking? How did his relationship with Jesus change his life? How can it change our lives today?

Exodus 17:1-7 & John 4:5-42 | Rev. RG Lyons | Jesus encounters the woman at the well and offers her living water. He shows that no matter what you've done, his grace and love are always available.

John 9:1-41 | Rev. Malinda Weaver | Jesus heals a blind man who comes to know him as the Messiah; yet the Pharisees, the religious elite, still can't see him as the son of God. In this sermon, we come to see that the Pharisees depth perception needs to be adjusted, and even still today, we all have to work to open our eyes and hearts to allow Christ to work through us.

Matthew 4:1-11 | Rev. Malinda Jowers Weaver | The first Sunday of the season of Lent focuses on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness by Satan. We all struggle with trials and temptation, but we have to remember that the Holy Spirit walks with us, strengthening us no matter what we face because, in the end, and Easter awaits.

Matthew 17:1-9 | Rev. Malinda Jowers Weaver

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John with him up on a mountain where he is transfigured before their very eyes, and they hear the voice of God telling claiming him as His Son, the beloved.

Matthew 3:13-17 | Rev. Malinda Weaver | Baptism of the Lord: Called by Name

Matthew 2:1-12 | Rev. Malinda Weaver | #SquadGoals: Use the Force

The Magi follow that perfect light to find the light of the world. As we celebrate epiphany, we come to understand that Jesus didn't come just for the Jews; but he came for all people, including you and me.

Luke 2:1-20 | Rev. Malinda Weaver | #SquadGoals: Life Will Never Be the Same