United Methodist Church of Kent Sermon Podcast

Justice is having to do with how we treat one another. We are called to be God’s agents as an act of gratitude to God for all God has offered us.

God works in ways that appear small and unimpressive and progress may seem slow, but the result is impressive. We need patience and perseverance to join in God’s work.

The kingdom of God is the greatest of all treasures; we do not earn it, but we need to commit ourselves to grasp it.

Over the past several weeks, we have “traveled” to the manger. Now we continue to travel a journey that will lead to a life of change, challenge, hope and joy.

In spite of all our sins and shortcomings, God never gives up on us. In God’s mercy we can find forgiveness, renewal, and new beginnings.

There is often concern about “taking Christ out of Christmas,” but the real issue is whether we put ourselves into Christmas, whether we become part of the story of what God is doing in Christ.

The historical St. Nicholas is a model of the self-giving love of Jesus and his commandment to “love one another”.

What passes for Christianity today is often the gospel greatly diminished or greatly adulterated. We need the real thing.

We must strive to recognize our blessings and give God thanks.

We can do more than admire the teaching of Jesus; Christ enables us to live it!