The Asbury UMC Smyrna Podcast (Smyrna, DE)

Pastor Julie Lewis brings the next installment in her Something's Gotta Give sermon series with this message entitled Calm Down. In this message we unpack the Scripture from John 18:1-11 and 1 Samuel 17:1-11 and we look at the anger, frustration, anxiety and fear in the world and how it can cause people to act in ways that are harmful to themselves, to others and to the community in general. We also look at how Jesus tells us to calm down, to let go of our anger and ways that...

Pastor Julie Lewis celebrates Independence Day by bringing this message entitled Coming Together as we remember that we are called to be one people, united under God. The "us versus them" mentality that has taken hold of our society causes us to judge those we are called to love. Through studying the Scriptures we can learn how to stop judging and look inside ourselves to stop this division and remember that we are one people. Scripture readings come from Matthew 7:1-5 and E...

Pastor Julie Lewis kicks off a new sermon series, Something's Gotta Give, with this message entitled Finding Our Moral Compass. In this message she covers the Scripture from Exodus 20:1-7 and Matthew 7:12 and tells about how the moral decay in the world around us sometimes seems too great a challenge to overcome. As faithful Christians, we know that we need the teachings of Jesus in order to stay on track. Over the next few weeks we will talk about how Christians can move in...

Pastor Julie Lewis brings a Father's Day message entitled "A Father's Love" based on the Scripture from Matthew 2:13-15 and Luke 15:21-24. If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware area we hope that you will consider visiting AUMC. You can find more information on worship times, ministries of the church, and other important information on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/asburyumcsmyrna.

Pastor Julie Lewis begins a study in the book of Mark with this message entitled A House Divided. She speaks on how Jesus tells us that blaspheming against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable and how, if the Spirit lives in all believers, then we are cursing ourselves as we curse the Lord and those we do not agree with. We can only stand strong and together if we stand by the power of the Holy Spirit in the name of Christ.If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware ar...

Pastor Julie Lewis continues her study in the Book of Mark with a message entitled "Telling the Story." We learn how Jesus uses metaphors and parables as illustrations to teach us about how to live this life. It can be a challenge to interpret or understand what we are called to do and Jesus knows this as well - this is why grace is such a powerful and amazing gift. Through asking questions and seeking answers we can learn to tell the story of love and faithfulness and help ...

Pastor Julie Lewis shares a message entitled "Going with the Flow" as we celebrate Trinity Sunday reviewing the Scripture of John 3:1-17. In this message, we learn how, through trust, we can move and grow in any direction and answer the call that God has placed on us as disciples. It is through faith that we enter God's kingdom here on earth and come to receive eternal life.If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware area, we hope that you will consider visiting Asbury ...

Pastor Julie Lewis celebrates Pentecost with a message entitled "Truth Be Told" focusing on the way the truth is spoken to all of Jesus Christ's followers. The proclamation of our faith is a bold act that puts us in place to hear the truth and it isn't always easy but when we learn and live in the truth we are able to live courageously and spread that truth to a world that rarely wants to hear it but that is desperately in need of it.Scripture is from John 15:26-27, 16:15If you are look...

Join the community of Asbury as we end the season of Eastertide with a message entitled "We Are Yours." The Rev. Julie Lewis covers Scripture from Luke 24: 44-53 and talks about how we can continue to celebrate the Resurrection by living with the Resurrected one at our side. This is a reminder that we are not alone and that we can look forward and live empowered to continue the work of building the kingdom of God here on Earth. If you are looking for a church home in the cent...

Longtime Asbury UMC member and Smyrna/Clayton community advocate and businessman Rick Horsey brings a special Mother's Day message entitled "The Sweet Fragrance of Mother's Grace." Scripture readings are from Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5:16, and Ephesians 6:2-3.If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware area we hope that you will consider visiting Asbury UMC. You can find more information about worship, ministries of the church, and special events on the Facebook pag...