In this message, we continue the series, "Savior," by looking at Jesus as a moral example. Sin makes us incapable of fully receiving the love of God into our hearts and reflecting it back into the world. God sends Jesus to save us by showing us how to live and love.

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Source: Magrey Devega, "Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross," (Abingdon 2020).

Have you ever been enslaved to anything? Have you ever felt stuck in a situation, a pattern of behavior, or relationship that felt impossible? In this message, we see how God purchases our freedom on the cross of Christ, and how we can received this gift in faith by building a new life. 

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Source: Magrey Devega, "Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross," (Abingdon 2020).

The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. But why did Jesus have to die to save us from our sins, and what does the cross mean for us today? The Bible uses different images to help us understand the death of Christ, and this message launches a new series to guide us through six of these images, beginning with substitution, the idea that Jesus took our place on the cross. What the strengths and limitations of this image? How can it help us be more honest about our need for God and the depth of God's unfathomable love? Tune in to find out!

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Source: Magrey Devega, "Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross," (Abingdon 2020).

It's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves an important question: Is this wise? Check out this message as we continue the series, "Better Decisions & Fewer Regrets."

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Resource: Andy Stanley, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets." 

Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. Check out this message as we continue the message series, "Better Decisions & Fewer Regrets," and reflect on the conscience question: Is there a tension that deserves my attention?

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Resource: Andy Stanley, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets." 

Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time. Check out this message as we continue the series, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets," and reflect on the legacy question: What story do I want to tell?

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Primary Source: Andy Stanley, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move" (Zondervan Reflective 2020)

The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. As we seek to make good decisions, it's important to ask the integrity question: Am I being honest with myself? Life doesn't get better without rigorous honesty.

For a copy of Pastor Mark's booklet, "New Life in Christ," (mentioned in the message) contact the church office through our website: www.fumccb.com.
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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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This is the first message in a new 6-week series, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets." In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains how the quality of your decisions determines the direction and quality of your life, and how asking the right kinds of questions can help you build a good decision-making framework.

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 
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Resource: Andy Stanley, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets," (Zondervan 2020)

Should we make new year’s resolutions? Often, the dreamers say yes, and the realists say no. But what about followers of Jesus? In this message, we talk about making resolutions that count. 

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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Sometimes our lives get so crowded with trivial things that it's hard to make room for what's most important. In this message, Pastor Mark reflects on a recent trip to Costa Rica and the Christmas Story in the Gospel of Luke to help explain how we can connect with something bigger than ourselves and feel grounded, centered, and at peace, even when the world is spinning chaotically around us. It ends with special music performed by Emma Reynolds (vocals) and Gloria Chen (piano). 

The full service with all the awesome music can be accessed on the First UMC Cocoa Beach YouTube channel: 

Click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_CMJ_3lX3A

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds 
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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