The Asbury UMC Smyrna Podcast (Smyrna, DE)

Envy is a sin of which most of us are guilty. We compare ourselves to others, see how we measure up and it can leave us dead inside. Moving beyond envy to being content is not an easy path but necessary as we take the gaze of our eyes off of ourselves and look to Jesus to find contentment.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please visit the Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.

Lust is another way we can be tempted to be only concerned for ourselves, for our own gratification and pleasure. Love is concerned with others well being. Lust can cause harm to all involved and only love can heal it all. Moving from allowing lust to rule over our bodies to make sure we only act when we feel true, giving love will give us deeper joy and contentment in life.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna, Delaware please visit the Facebook page or website ...

Pride is considered the first sin. It is defined as being deadly because it is grounded in self: self-concern, self-worship, self-interests. All other sins grow from this sin. We can eliminate this sin by remembering how God’s love and grace have saved us from all sin and remembering that we could not do it on our own. This brings humility, the ability to see our true place in the world. This is the opposite of pride and humility gives life.For more information about Asbury United Methodist C...

Laziness can often come from depression and feeling overwhelmed. Our apathy towards others again can stem from the prideful view of putting ourselves and our own welfare first. By standing up and making the choice to do something loving, whether getting to work, lending a hand or just getting up and moving, we can change how we feel about ourselves and about life in general.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please visit the Facebook page or...

Pastor Julie Lewis brings another message commemorating Black History Month by sharing the stories of the lives and legacies of a few of the most influential Black Methodists. Today, Pastor Julie tells the life story of Sojourner Truth. Sojourner was a fighter - she fought for her freedom, for her own name, for her children, and ultimately fought for the right for women to vote. Fighting injustice is part of Christ's call to each of us. For more information about Asbury Unit...

Pastor Julie Lewis commemorates Black History Month by sharing the stories of prominent Blak history makers (and Methodists). This week, we look at the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. His life and legacy encourage us to live by the spirit and to be peacemakers even under persecution.For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please visit the website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.

On this 5th Sunday the community of Asbury comes together in one special blended worship service to praise God as one united body of the church. Pastor Julie Lewis formally introduces Amy Brown, AUMC's new Choir Director, and installs the new Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the committee that will work to prayerfully plan for the operation of the church. Her sermon message today talks about Gracious Leadership and how we benefit through the gifts of service of others.For a comple...

Pastor Julie Lewis concludes her Three Simple Rules sermon series with this message focused on how we Stay in Love With God. We find that when we remain focused on the source of our faith it can help fuel us as we continue to Do No Harm and to intentionally Do Good. For more information about Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Smyrna, Delaware please go to www.asburysmyrnaumc.org or the Facebook page.

Last week, Pastor Julie covered John Wesley's first simple rule which is "Do No Harm." This week we pivot to focusing on how we intentionally seek to "Do Good." We find that, when we focus our attention and choices on intentionally doing good to others that we are able to look past "random acts of kindness" and "paying it forward" to attune our hearts and lives God would have us do to increase the greater good of all. Join us next week as we cover the third of the Three Simp...

Asbury United Methodist Church is kicking off 2023 with a dive into the Three Simple Rules followed and passed down by the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. These three simple rules are practices for living in this world as followers of Christ and we will be exploring how those rules are relevant in our practice today. The first simple rule - Do No Harm - is something that centers on what we refrain from doing as faithful people rather than on what we do. This is the ground...