Sunday Sermons from Trinity UMC Lincoln, Nebraska

By Jeff Slater

A rebroadcast of each Sunday sermon at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.... more

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November 01, 2020 Unafraid: Sickness, Growing Old, and Dying
We end the Unafraid series on a big note: fear of sickness, of growing old, and of dying. But don't think it will be depressing, far from it! In fact, surveys show most people only get happier in their old age and Jesus shows us that dying, while scary, leads to the greatest blessing of all.
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25min
October 25, 2020 Unafraid: The Sky Is Falling
We've come to the most timely week of the Unafraid series:
pandemic and politics.

We lived in an age of anxiety even before COVID-19. Global communication shows us more of life's dangers. Studies have been done on how politicians on both sides use fear to get elected. And now our fear of disease both for our loved ones and ourselves has reached new highs.

But what's real? What's really worth our fear? God has an answer for that! This morning we'll sing, pray, and read of how God is "our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of great trouble."
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25min
October 18, 2020 Unafraid: Fear of the Other
Who are you afraid of?

That question probably made you think of specific individuals, but I mean it more broadly: what part of town makes you lock your car doors? What convenience stores would you not go in because you're nervous? What part of the world would you not want to visit?

We all have a fear of people who are different than us, it's natural to be anxious about the unknown. But Jesus calls us to something better: love for neighbor. Some fear is healthy, of course, but by and large people are people and we're all the same deep down.

And learning to respect the image of God in the person you fear will change your life and change the world.
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23min
October 11, 2020 Unafraid: Friendless and Alone
Are you ever lonely? More to the point: does loneliness ever make you anxious?

Despite our digitally connected world, there is an epidemic of loneliness. I doubt there are many among us who don't long for more and deeper friendships, and COVID-19 certainly hasn't helped. Teary-eyed emoji are nice, but they are no substitute for a hug.

This week our Unafraid series talks about fear of being friendless and alone. Here's the good news: our faith offers two fantastic tools to fight that fear by letting us know we're never alone.
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22min
October 04, 2020 Unafraid: Fear of Failure
Our topic in the Unafraid series this week is one we all feel, young or old: the fear of failure. Do you ever wonder if you're good enough? Do tests make you nervous in school? Do you grown ups ever feel like an imposter who's bound to be "found out" at any moment?

You're not alone. This week we hear the story of Moses, perhaps the greatest Old Testament prophet, who felt exactly the same way. And so did his successor. Join us to learn what God had to say to the both-- and to us today.
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21min
September 27, 2020 Unafraid: Age of High Anxiety
What role does fear play in your life?

We all struggle with fear and face seasons where the uncertainty and change in our life becomes a true challenge. Right now our world is facing massive uncertainty about the future in regards to COVID, politics, and race. Fear is natural and can’t be avoided— what makes the difference is how we hold it.

This week we start a new series on living life Unafraid. Each week Pastor Jeff will share a tool from psychology and one from our faith to help us through.
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26min
September 20, 2020 The Miracle of the Tomb Itself
What do you know about Joseph of Arimathea?

Probably not much! He was mentioned in the King Arthur/Holy Grail legend, but little of that was grounded in truth. His brief appearance in the Bible, though gives us an inspiring glimpse of one of the very first Christians using his God-given ingenuity to take care of the practical side Jesus’ resurrection. After all, how could we celebrate the empty tomb of Easter if someone hadn’t thought to give Jesus a tomb in the first place?

Join us for “The Miracle of the Tomb Itself” as we not only hear Joseph of Arimathea’s story but consider the practical side our own role in God’s kingdom as well!
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20min
September 13, 2020 Resting _____ Face: From Blame to Responsibility
How often do you blame others for what’s wrong in the world? In our community? In your life?

Today is the last of our "Resting _____ Face” series, letting God shape our default reactions. Many of you have talked about how it has really affected you and been beneficial. It hasn’t been easy, but it HAS been worth it!

We’ll end by looking at our unhealthy default reaction to blame others when things are off kilter. Did you know the reason behind it is not only human nature but goes all the way back to Adam and Eve. But naturally, Jesus steps in to give us new life.
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24min
September 06, 2020 Resting _____ Face: From Anger to Gratitude
Are you ever angry?
Ok, stupid question, we’re all angry sometime. But do you get angry… too much?
This week we continue our series on changing our “defaults” by asking God why we get angry so much. It turns out there is an almost “magical” answer to this one: practicing the art of forgiveness, while not easy, has a way of changing our anger into, of all things, gratitude.
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21min
August 30, 2020 Resting _____ Face: From Suspicion to Trust
What’s your first thought when something seems… off?
Do you assume the best or do you get suspicious?

For most of us, the answer is suspicion. We’ve seen enough, lived enough, and been hurt enough that our reaction is usually to brace ourself for more of the same. Yet the love we see in Jesus is quite different and,
frankly, quite refreshing.

This week Pastor Jeff returns to the series “Resting _____ Face” as we examine and seek to change our default reactions.
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19min

FAQs about Sunday Sermons from Trinity UMC Lincoln, Nebraska:

How many episodes does Sunday Sermons from Trinity UMC Lincoln, Nebraska have?

The podcast currently has 260 episodes available.