First United Methodist Church of Kearney Sermons

The Pursuit Of Happiness - If you browse the internet, many of the “ways to find happiness” surround the idea of focusing on yourself. Christ invites us to a different way of being, which is exactly the opposite. What did Jesus mean when he said “to find your life you must first lose it”? What if not focusing on our own happiness is actually the fastest way to find it?

The Pursuit of Happiness - Two of the greatest obstacles to lasting happiness are regrets about the past and anxiety about the future, because they make it difficult to see what the present is offering us. How can we stay grateful in the midst of unwanted circumstances, or learn to let go of what we can’t control?

The Pursuit of Happiness - Lasting happiness can come from good relationships, but the key word is “good”. Good relationships can sometimes feel unattainable because deep down we understand that all of us have issues. Experiencing someone else’s issues (or our own) can lead to anger, disappointment, resentment, etc. Having these emotions is normal, but working through them will lead us to happiness through forgiveness. How can God help us to forgive others and ultimately ourself? What’s at stake if we don’t?

Nothing will make you happy - Sometimes we look for happiness in our work, or in the accumulation of stuff, or in pleasure. Why is it that when we seek to innovate, we wind up repeating familiar patterns? How come our life can seem full of activity without much progress? Why do we try so hard to be remembered, fearful that we’ll be forgotten?

September 13, 2020 - Lead From The Front - Every person you know is responsible for leading at least one person. Leadership brings with it plety of challenges and as the phrase goes "its lonely at the top." What if that phrase doesn't have to be true? Whether you are leading yourself, family members, colleagues, or an organization lets rally together and remember that we don't have to face the pressures of leadership alone.

September 6, 2020 - Heavy Lifting

You may have heard plenty of people say "let go and let God." How does one actually do that? 2020 has been a sustained season of stress for so many. As we reach for whatever is next we can find strength in lifting our cares to God, who keeps his promises.

August 30, 2020 - Them Changes

What can the fate of Blockbuster video teach us about life and faith? You may be surprised. Change is inevitable and how we handle change forms a lot of our lives. We'll learn from the story of Peter and the Apostles response to change and how we can keep faith in an unchanging God.

June 21, 2020 worship service

June 14, 2020 worship service

Psalm 23 series - June 7, 2020 - Message Only