United Methodist Church of Kent Sermon Podcast

We are brought to spiritual wholeness through Christ.

The Biblical picture of what we will be in heaven.

There are striking parallels between Abraham’s testing with Isaac and what happens on Mt. Calvary. When there seems no way out, God provides the way.

We are called to pray and act in Jesus’ name, which means doing so in harmony with Jesus, in accord with Jesus’ empowerment and will.

The power of Christ frees us from negative forces.

We are called to decisive action, to live for God and use what we have for God’s purposes.

Jesus longs to “save” us. And that means Jesus approaches others, even though evil seems to define who they are, with the intent to offer mercy.

Self-denial means being detached from things that are useless in order that you can be attached to Christ.

Fullness of spiritual life develops only as we are “connected to the vine” – joined with Christ.

We choose (if we are wise) to live a life enriched by God’s law and spiritual truths. Our lives become extraordinary when we welcome the spirit into our lives and live as Christ would have us live.