Metter Methodist Messages

Are you answering the call?

This week's sermon explored the 4 Calls of Christ:

Jesus is calling each of us to an ever-deepening relationship with Him. He invites us to come, follow, be transformed, and make disciples.

Where are you in your journey? Have you answered the call to salvation? Made Jesus the Lord of your life? Committed to growing as His disciple? Embraced your purpose to "fish for people"?

Remember, we're all called to build God's kingdom - one disciple at a time. Jesus is knocking. Will you answer?

📣 This Sunday, we dove into Mark 1:9-13 and explored Jesus' baptism.

🕊️ Did you know that in this powerful moment, we see the entire Trinity at work? Jesus being baptized, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove, and the Father's voice from heaven.

Through Jesus' baptism, we learned about four incredible gifts we receive in our relationship with God:

Remember, just as the Father was pleased with Jesus before He began His ministry, God is pleased with you simply because you are His child. You don't have to earn it!

"You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." - Mark 1:11

Join us next week as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow Him.

#SundaySermon #GospelOfMark #GodsLove #NewLifeInChrist"

In this message, we delve into Mark 1:1-8, exploring the dynamic opening of the shortest Gospel, known for its direct and fast-paced narrative. Discover the significance of John the Baptist's role as the preparer of the way for Jesus, and reflect on the profound questions Mark's Gospel poses: Who is Jesus, and how do we follow Him?

Pastor Allen introduces a memorable acronym, M.A.R.K., to guide us in making room for Jesus in our lives. Learn how to Make Him First, Abide in Him, Return to Him through repentance, and Keep at It with perseverance. This thought-provoking message encourages us to prioritize our relationship with Jesus, embrace spiritual practices, and continually seek His presence.

Pastor Allen concludes our series by introducing our 5th Core Value, "Authentic Family." Using Romans 12, Pastor Allen gives some "Household Rules" for the Family of God.

Pastor Allen continues are "Who We Are" series by looking at our 4th Core Value, "Radically Generous."

Pastor Allen continues to introduce our Core Values. This week was Wesleyan Focused. What does it meant to "Methodist"?

John Wesley used the picture of a house to describe how we experience God's grace. Pastor Allen goes through The Porch, The Door, and The Rooms.

In this enlightening episode of our "Who We Are" series, we delve into the second Core Value of our church: being Christ Centered. Join us as we explore Colossians 1:15-20 to understand what it truly means to make every decision through the lens of Christ and His Word. Discover how Jesus, the image of the invisible God, created and holds all things together, and why He must be the focal point of our church and our lives.

We discuss the compelling necessity of aligning not just with the teachings of Jesus but with His methods as well. Drawing on insights from Justin Gravitt's book, "The Foundations of a Disciplemaking Culture," we emphasize the importance of disciple-making at the heart of our mission. We also touch on how living a Christ-centered life offers hope and embodies the fullness of God’s glory in us.

Listen to gain a deeper perspective on how we, as a Spirit-led church, strive to follow Jesus, transform through Him, and stay on mission for Him. Let’s journey together towards building the kingdom of God one disciple at a time.

Key Scriptures:

- Colossians 1:15-20

- Genesis 1:1-3

- John 1:1-14

- Matthew 19, Mark 10, Luke 18

Highlights:

- Understanding Jesus as the image of the invisible God.

- The importance of being Christ Centered in decision-making.

- Aligning church values with Jesus' teachings and methods.

- The role of disciple-making in fulfilling our mission.

Prepare to be inspired and challenged to make Christ the center of your life and our church’s mission!

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Remember:

We love you, and God loves you. Amen.

Pastor Allen introdcues the 1st of 5 Core Values of Metter Methodist Church. He uses Galatians 5:16-26 to discuss how the church and individual Christ followers should be Spirit-led.

Pastor Allen concludes our Acts series by looking at Paul's example of boldness in sharing his faith even while a prisoner.

While Paul and his shipmates dealt with hurricane force winds, we can learn how to deal with the storms of life. We all deal with them, but it's how we deal with them that matters.