The Asbury UMC Smyrna Podcast (Smyrna, DE)

In this message, Rev. Julie Lewis concludes her Welcoming sermon series as we focus on coexisting with people of different faiths. As Christians, we know that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the light. People of different religions often find Christians to be judgemental and "holier than thou." Jesus calls us to welcome and not to judge people of other beliefs (or no belief at all). Jesus is all about loving those around us and not judging anyone. This is...

Much of the world sees people who are "other" abled as somehow incomplete or not as valuable as fully functional people. We stare and whisper, we keep our distance and yet, in that distance, fail to see the additional abilities that they have been given. When we look at the obstacles that people with different physical challenges have to overcome and welcome them by making adjustments or accommodations to be able to more fully include them in worship we find a new joy in receiving...

Today, the Rev. Julie Lewis begins a three-part sermon series called Welcoming. Asbury United Methodist Church's mission statement says that we are a place that "welcomes all." This series will look at what who that "all" encompasses and what it really means to be welcoming to people of different cultures, abilities, and beliefs than our own. In this first message, which focuses on Welcoming Other Cultures, we focus on the ways that we find it challenging to find common grou...

The Rev. Jacqueline Ford, the Director of Connectional Ministries for the Delaware District, brings a message focusing on the 23rd Psalm. This Psalm is well known to many of us and in it we see how Jesus is the Good Shepherd who restores our soul and leads us in the right paths. We know that when we follow Jesus we will not be left alone or led astray.For more information about worship at Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please find our Facebook page or ...

Our faith is often being born even before we realize who Jesus is and what he has done for us. Many people say they don't believe in God but many also say that they want to believe in something. Jesus is here whether we see him or not. We can see if we choose to take a look. For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please visit the Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.

What do we do when we doubt our faith? Doubt is a human emotion that can come creeping in even when we have the evidence staring us in the face. There is always room for doubt. We often think that doubt is bad but we should consider that perhaps doubt is necessary. Doubt means that we are moving in faith and trusting Jesus even when we cannot see for ourselves. Seeing Jesus for who he is and believing in what we cannot see takes courage! For more information...

As we have explored the 7 deadly sins during Lent, we have been reminded that the wages of sin are death. Christ died and then rose to new life so sin and death wouldhave no power over us. This is how we overcome sin and step into new life…forever.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church please find our Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.

Gluttony is wanting or hungering for more than we need. To satisfy bodily desires, we give way to taking more than is necessary or even healthy. It is overindulgence.Taming this sin will lead to a better life as we find ourselves satisfied and content instead of always wanting more.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church please find the Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.

Although anger can be beneficial in regards to injustice in the world, the anger we are looking at causes definite harm to ourselves and to others. Again, we put our owninterests ahead of others and the sin comes when we act in an unhealthy way in response to that anger. We can stand on our faith that God will avenge any wrongs and we can use forgiveness and meekness as a response.For more information about worship at Asbury United Methodist Church please find our Facebook page or website at ...

Greed is a sign of anxiety and fear of not having enough. Greed makes us believe that our value comes from what we have, both in materials and in status. When we stop worrying about what we have and begin to have concern for what others may or may not have, we find that there is enough and that we are enough.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware, please visit the Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org