Clinton Methodist Church

On the last night Jesus spends with his disciples he reinterprets the ancient festival of Passover and offers a living example of what it means to be a servant of others. John 13:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet 13 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour […]

In Luke 9, we reach a turning point in Jesus’s story, as he turns his face and begins his final journey to Jerusalem. Likewise, this is the last Sunday before Lent, a season in which we turn our focus on following Jesus to the Cross. Turning points are important markers in our life that bring […]

Many churches struggle with recruiting volunteers, and many Christians volunteer out a sense of guilt. What if the reason is that Christians aren’t supposed to “volunteer”…what if we’re called to a greater purpose with a greater title. 1 Peter 2:4-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals […]

As we conclude our look at healthy boundaries we talk about how to maintain and grow toward greater maturity in our boundaries. Ephesians 4:15-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 15 But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, […]

As we establish healthy boundaries it is inevitable that we will face conflicts. We will look at potential boundary conflicts and determine the healthy ways to avoid or face these conflicts. Psalm 16 Song of Trust and Security in God A Miktam of David. 1 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I […]

We have all come to believe certain boundary myths as truth. Believing these myths about setting boundaries leads us to feelings of guilt, anger, or anxiety. We can learn to be free of these myths that entangle and ensnare. John 13:34-35 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love […]

Discovering what the Bible says about how boundaries should operate in our lives and how we can begin to develop healthy ways of interacting with others. Galatians 6:7-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap […]

Based on the best-selling work of Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, this series is a look at Biblically based principles of establishing healthy relationships in our homes, at work, and at school. Learning that the concept of boundaries comes from the nature of God himself, and discovering how healthy boundaries result in freedom. […]

Isaiah 60:1-6 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Ingathering of the Dispersed 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come,     and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth,     and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you,     and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your […]

Luke 2:21-38 Jesus Is Named 21 After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Jesus Is Presented in the Temple 22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of […]