Sermon: Victory in Jesus

Jesus Cross on my wall

I am pleased to share with the readers of my blog the audio of a church service I led on July 26, 2015.  It was an amazing blessing to share what God had placed on my heart. 

It is my prayer that my message will feed your faith in what God provided for us through Jesus.  Our God is so very big and powerful!  He loves us so very much.  He is still alive, living, and active today!  Jesus can change us in a variety of ways.  When we invite Jesus into our hearts, He does not leave us where He found us.  He changes us for the better.

God is amazing, wonderful, holy, powerful, mighty…He really is beyond description—beyond what our finite minds can begin to grasp.  Our words fall short of conveying all God is and how amazing, powerful, and holy He is.  God’s Word is clear, He never changes (we see that in both the Old and New Testaments).  We are the ones who change; the ones who get too smart for our own good.  Left to our own devices, we can wander into behaviors that will cause us and others harm.  Living a life with Jesus front and center and in control will take us places we never dreamed were possible.  And we will do things we never dreamed of doing.  Yes, we can experience victory Jesus each day.

Jesus Cross on my wall with light

Below is the description I provided for the video on YouTube, including Scriptures.

This is an audio (with still photos) that I was blessed to lead on July 26, 2015, at Trinity United Methodist Church--Albia, Iowa. (I'm one of several lay members who are called by the Lord to lead in worship and preach the Word of God when our pastor is away.)

Currently, I'm a lay speaker in United Methodist Church; my status is such that I can preach in my church and others when called.

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

                    Colossians 1:12-14; 3:1-17

Trinity UMC cross in sanctuary 

May each one of us experience Victory in Jesus!

Here’s the link to the video: Sermon: Victory in Jesus

From My Heart to Yours,

Kim

50 Day Spiritual Adventure

Each fall, my pastor (Trinity United Methodist, Albia, Iowa Trinity's website) organizes a 50 Day Spiritual Adventure.  There are special services—including guest speakers, and small groups start.  There is also a Scripture reading calendar starting September 1 and ending on October 20.  It’s a time to change our focus from the busy summer months.  And it’s a time for some to get back in to spending time in the Holy Bible.  Or for some, it might be the first time they've really gotten into the Word.  Whatever the case may be, it’s a time of spiritual renewal.  Speaking for myself, I've learned and grown from these special experiences. 

My plan is to share a bit about what’s going on; however, my focus will be on the Scriptures. (To be addressed in future posts…stay tuned.)  Services and special events (unless otherwise indicated) are at: at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1117 Benton Avenue East, Albia, Iowa. All are welcome!

Special services:

Enoch Fernando: Sunday, September 22, 2013 (both worship services 8:30 am and 10:50 am)

            Enoch uses the piano as his pulpit.  He travels the world sharing his gift of music, along with words of inspiration and encouragement.

David Hunter: Sunday, September 29-October 2, 2013, 7 pm:

David Hunter will be at Trinity sharing his knowledge.  It will be a time of powerful prayer, teaching, healing, and Holy Spirit impartations.  David has an amazing testimony.  God is using him mightily.   

Community Youth Rally with Joel Johnson and Christian band “We are Leo”: Saturday, October 12, 2013 held in the high school gym

            Joel will be speaking Sunday morning at both services at Trinity.

Vince Homan: Sunday, October 27, 7:00-8:30pm: 

Vince will be speaking on grief in losing a loved one.  He has written a book A Foot in Two Worlds: Facing Life After Tragic Losses.

Small groups will be starting in September, using the book, Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition by Steve Harper.  There are a variety of days, times, locations, and host/leaders to choose from.  (I’ve already have started working my way through the book and find it to be interesting and informing.)

Everyone is welcome!  Hope to see you there!