First UMC Dunedin Messages

Jesus came not just to make us forgiven people, it's better than that. Jesus came to make us forgiving people. He taught us his way of forgiveness that it would be a daily habit of giving and receiving forgiveness. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Matthew 18:21-22

Sometimes we might feel like we need to forgive God. While we don't technically forgive God, perhaps we need to be reconciled to God. What might holds us back from forgiving others might be our disappointment or anger with God.

It is impossible to travel through life without collecting some emotional souvenirs. However, while our past reminds us, it does not have to define us. Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 & Genesis selections. 

Forgiveness seems like that big, ugly, scary monster under the bed, but if we can shine a light on it then maybe it won't be that scary. There is something that you give up when you forgive, but also something great that you get in return. Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Jesus gave us a practice to commune with God and invites us to take a seat at his table. Scripture: Luke 22:7-30

Jesus was the most joyful person ever, and he used the table to bring joy to the world. Scripture: John 2:1-12

In Jesus' time on earth, the table was a way to bring about justice, but also injustice. Our tables look different, but they can still bring about justice or injustice. Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Start of a new message series about Jesus' table. Scripture Matthew 9:9-13

What does it take to live a long faithful life, full of faith? The story of Caleb gives us some helpful hints. Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

What is our responsibility to the next generation? Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9