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Pastor Rick will be baking bread during his message today! To see him working in the kitchen, please go to our website and watch the video. www.ClarkstonUMC.org.
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Pastor Rick will be baking bread during his message today! To see him working in the kitchen, please go to our website and watch the video. www.ClarkstonUMC.org.
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Before there were buildings... Before there were pulpits...
There was the power of the Holy Spirit.
After the resurrection, the people gathered, waiting to see what God would do next.
They were filled with the power of the Holy Spirit Which gave them abilities To Dream To Pray To Share what they had
Join us this May, expecting to encounter the living God.
Trusting that God is working in our lives now.
When God's people gather, the Holy Spirit will work among us.
And we will be changed for good. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The church is not a random mix of people who happen to hang out together. The church is a community called by God, that has been equipped to help fulfill God’s purpose in the world. Each one of us is part of that work, and we have each been given unique gifts necessary for the church to thrive. What is your Spiritual Gift? How are you called to share it? How does your spiritual gift lead you to more joy and fulfillment in life? Join us this September as we discuss these questions and consider our role as God calls us to work on Putting the Church Together.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
What strikes you as the most powerful aspect of the early church? They stood out in the passion to take care of all who had need. What can we learn from this example?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The Path After Easter Sermon Series. Sermon 1, April 3, 2016. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
October 25, 2015. This is the fourth video in the Connection sermon series. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
October 18, 2015. Third sermon in the Connections series. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
This is the 2nd sermon in the connections series.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The Church is a community where creating opportunities for people to connect with each other is one of its primary missions. As believers and followers of Christ we are invited to share deep, meaningful relationships with others on the path of Christ. Those connections are often the most critical in helping us grow in our connection with Christ. Please join us in this four-week series of learning and connection.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Our three-part sermon series will launch from the 8 and 9th chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Jesus and his disciples have conversations that point to the seeking and revealing of what it is to follow Jesus. This includes conversation about what we believe, our priorities and our decisions for holy living. We are glad you are here and invite you to join with us in this time of renewal and reflection.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. It says in the Book of Acts when the Holy Spirit first came upon the believers. We pray the prayer today as they prayed then, Come Holy Spirit, Come.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today in worship: God has called us to be in relationship with one and another. Jesus said when two or more are gathered in my name, I am there. What does it look like to approach our friendships with that in mind?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
People can be difficult. Conflict, disagreement, hurt feelings and anger are all part of relationships. Some can be healed, others seem likely not to be reconciled. How can we be faithful and just in our difficult relationships?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The Apostle Paul took time to speak to how Christian families are to relate to each other. Why did he think this was important enough to write to the early church? Is there a way Christian Families are to relate to each other differently than other healthy families? Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
What will tomorrow be like? Is it in our hands or already determined by fate or divine direction? Do we live in fear of what is to come, or excitement, or just remain focused on today and let the chips fall where they may? Worship today will draw our attention to the vision and direction of this ministry. Come and let God's Holy Spirit lead our time together.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
What is happiness, really? We all want more of it, but how do we get it? How do we keep it? Is there anything we can do in order to be happier? The writer of First Peter speaks of suffering in the present time, but also of an "indescribable and glorious joy." Is that meant for us?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Dr. Martin Luther King changed the world. His legacy of love is ours today, as we continue to work for equality, peace and justice. In the movie Selma, we see Dr. King live with the knowladge that he may in fact be killed for the work he was doing. His example causes us to ask, for waht are we willing to die?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
With eyes wide open, we come to surrender to God. We seek power for the victimized and truth to conquer the lies of the world. This will take a mighty God to set right the wrongs of this world. This is the God we worship today.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We hear Jesus' final words of the Sermon on the Mount. Everyone was excited to hear his message, and so he offered a challenge: Are you going to take these words seriously and let them guide your life or will you just go on the same as before?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Holy Service is not done for reward, but reward comes from Holy Service. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not an event we go back to, it is an explosion of divine love that carries out to the world.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We visit the Cross of Authenticity. Sometimes we struggle to be our authentic selves. We fail to embrace our true selves as created by God. We doubt our acceptance, we doubt our successes, we fear we will be exposed as a fraud. Nicodemus must have had some of the same fears when it came to following Jesus. Today we will strive to set down the cross of the impostor and pick up the cross of the disciple. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Worship TodayToday we begin our Lenten Study of “The Crosses We Carry” with today’s sermon “The Cross of Guilt and Shame”. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Worship TodayWhat are the unique contributions of women in the Bible? Is there a particular role that is a Christian model for women? Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
How can I deal with Negativity?How can I deal with the negativity of people around me? Why is cynicism so prevalent, even in the church? How can I be positive in difficult situations.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
What is the Book of Revelation about? Why is it so hard to read? Why is it in the Bible? Many Christians have dealt with the difficulty of understanding the Book of Revelation by ignoring it. But there is a reason it is in the Bible and there is a great reason for us to know it. It has a critical message for us to hear and remember. Today we take a quick look at Revelation, the best news of all.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We asked congregation members to submit questions and topics they would like us to preach on this month. Today we begin this series, “You asked for it” answering the following question. How can I discern the will of God? Have you ever wished you knew what God’s will was? Have you heard others talk about something being God’s will that somehow did not seem right to you? Pray for this message to be of help to you and others in gaining wisdom and practice on how to discern God’s will.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today in Our Worship- We enjoy our last week of "CUMC You at the Movies" by gleaning wisdom from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. What a fun time we've had during these crazy winter days. Today we conclude by exploring the concept of escape. Walter escaped from life through day dreams, many of us find ways to escape life. When we find the courage to face life and risk it, we find that we no longer need to escape, but with God's grace can embrace life and bravely be our true selves. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Childhood memories are more than reflections on the past. They are projections of the future. What we remember, what we experienced and what we share with our children are powerful forces in our life. Maybe that is why Jesus took time with children. Maybe that is in part, why he takes time with us today. Come and worship the one who is willing to pick you up today in love. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Hunger Games: Catching Fire is one of the most popular movie sequels in recent history and is on the must see list of countless teenagers and adults. It is the first movie we will reflect on in this series on Faith in Cinema. How do the movies we watch offer an opportunity for faith reflection and insight? Today we take on some of the messages in Catching Fire and consider the Kingdom Choices that are ours to make as disciples of Jesus Christ. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Clearly the majority of Bethlehem did not turn out for the Birth of Christ. Most of the world still does not. Some of our Christmas practices keep people separate from any real Jesus encounter. Where is God in the places that ignore Christmas and what can we offer as a way to make sure we do not ignore Christmas reality and open it up as an awareness to a world too busy to notice it? How can we reveal Jesus to a world with Christmas fatigue?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Thanksgiving takes some preparation. When you are truly grateful, a quick thanks is not enough. So let us begin our Thanksgiving today as we praise God. What are you grateful for today?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Scripture says “Out of the Believer’s Heart shall flow rivers of living water.” Christ is with us and in us. We have embraced a Christ who flows through us. We celebrate all we do and give, in all the ways we can, so that the Living Water flows out of us as a Church with ripple effects on our community and world.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
From the moment of our baptism, we are called to ministry. It is out of baptism that we are called to serve. On this day we remember those who went before us fulfilling their baptismal vows, and the vows they made to nurture us. We follow in their footsteps.Who gave so you could be here?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today in our worship we continue our series of “All You Can” as we discuss the themes of trust and sacrifice. Giving isn’t meant to be an obligation, but a response to grace. When we give all we can for God, we put our trust in God’s sustaining power and grace to enable us to give with generous hearts.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today we begin our stewardship emphasis of “All You Can,” with a focus on blessing and gratitude. When we give and do all that we can for Christ, our efforts have ripple effects that make the world a better place. What a blessing it is to share our faith in such a way.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
What do you take with you on your trips? The answer to that question can determine whether it is a happy journey or a horrific chapter of your life. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Faith is tied to movement. The Chosen people were chosen to head out and not stay stuck, complacent and safe. To go on holy journeys, we have to leave behind what holds us back and this takes intentional work. The character and quality of our life is defined by the journeys we are on and the ones we chose not to take.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today begins a series of Sundays on the theme of Life is a Highway. Let’s Go! We all are on journeys of life that share common moments. We all have been in times of feeling lost. There are moments of difficult good-byes and letting go of the past. There are necessities we need along the way to be healthy and fulfilled. There are moment of disappointment and questions about our ultimate destiny. There is also the possibility of being led to amazing blessings, being set free of past pain and hurts, finding our joy in surprising places and discovering the holy depths of life when we know we are in the perfect place in our life.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Do you like to sleep in your own bed, eat at your favorite restaurants and spend time with your friends? Then you probably like being home. Home is the place where the familiar is comforting, love is given and real peace can be found. Home can be our refuge or our launching pad. Home may or may not be where you live. It is where you thrive. It is time to come home. Come and be with us in our spiritual home as we worship, spend time with others who really care about you and experience the joy of being welcomed home. After worship, stay for the picnic and enjoy being the family of God together.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today in our worship we explore what we need to let go of in order to follow Jesus with all of ourselves. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
This morning the message will focus on healthy shame.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today we share in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We celebrate this as a gift from Christ to the world. It is in receiving this gift we find ourselves on equal standing with each other and God. This is a gift of grace to bless us, restore us and prepare us for living lives filled with meaning and purpose. All are welcome to share in this meal. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Perhaps we have all wanted at times to be able to ask Jesus questions and get answers. The Gospels reveal poignant moments when Individuals did get the chance to ask their questions. The answers Jesus gave still amaze us today. Several times over the rest of the summer we will look at some of those Q and A's. Today began as such a simple request, "Jesus ,can you teach us how to pray?" May God bless our questions, our prayers and our worship.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today we are glad to welcome Drew Salada as our preacher. Drew is a member of this church and is currently attending Texas A&M. He is serving this summer as our minister intern exploring a call to ministry. We have been blessed by his presence, faithfulness and witness. Today he brings us a message on God’s faithfulness.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Colossians offers a model of deep abiding love and support. Relationships in the faith community are critical in offering support, perspective and eternal friendships. Our connection with each other as disciples of Christ create common ground. In our shared faith we can discover holy relationships within the Christian community and the world. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
There are great heroes of faith. When we think of them, we may tend to consider great missionaries, theologians, preachers or evangelists. But the greatest hero’s and most important influences in our lives are often much closer. They are family, close friends and associates. How we live our faith with them says more about our faith and change the world than anything else we can do. Listen for timeless words of hope in these words today from Colossians.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We continue in our study of Colossians. Paul loves the Colossian people, it’s very clear in the way that he talks to them. His hope for them is that they are happy, safe and healthy, staying on the right path. We hope for the same things for those we love and from whom we are separated. We are all bound together by the same Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us connected. Today, we will share how we stay connected through the Spirit and why it is so important.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
People are hungry for sincere words of affirmation. We want to know that within us there is something that others are aware of and appreciate. Encouragement can ignite in us transformation and renewed passion. This is more than the power of a Hallmark Card; it is the offer of new life that is sustained by ongoing relationship and support. Today, we pray all receive the gift of being encouraged by the grace of Christ.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today our worship focus is the third of three Sundays focused on the story of Jonah. In this final chapter, Jonah is mad at God. The reasons may seem appropriate for some and silly to others. But we all know what it is to be mad and some even dare to be mad at God. Sometimes we can be mad at God for a long time. Our focus today will be on what that meant to Jonah and what it means for us when our mad is all we have to give to God.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today our worship focus is the second of three Sundays focused on the story of Jonah. Last Sunday, we heard Jonah’s call, his response and reflected on the call God has for each of us. Today, we discover the surprise of where a call from God can take us. Sometimes it lands us in slimy goo and at other times in places of transformation.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Today begins a three part story on the book of Jonah. Many mistakenly think Jonah is a children’s story about a man in the belly of a whale. It would be easier if that were true, but it is about much more. Today we hear the call of Jonah, his response and the consequences we know more about than we may first think. Come and Worship as we consider, “God, why call me?”Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
If Jesus calls us friend, what does that mean to us? How do we respond to that gift that he has given us? Today we explore these questions.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We celebrate Mothers. We celebrate Women. We hear from a woman doing remarkable ministry on our behalf in Liberia. Today in our worship, we also remember that God commanded we find time for rest and renewal, that we take a break from all the things that push in on us and find our center. Today we worship.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Jesus asks us, “Who do you say that I am.” Throughout the year, our confirmands have been answering this question as they’ve grown in faith and prepared to make a commitment to Christ and his church today. It’s a question we all need to wrestle with—who do we understand Christ to be? It’s a question fundamental to our faith and our Christian identity. So who is Christ to you?Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
Do you know of any who need healing? What parts of your life are broken? What relationships are you in that need to be restored or laid aside? Who do you know that needs the gift of a new chance and a new future? Lift them up to the Lord. Offer yourself today in worship. Then let the power of Christ be the hope, strength and blessing you thought was no longer possible. Yes, Christ can heal. He really can. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
We have heard the Easter story many times. We know that Mary went to the tomb and wept when she found the body of Jesus missing. Twice she was asked why she was weeping. Wouldn’t that have been obvious? What are we to do with our tears and what does faith have to say about the moments of our lives when tears flow? Come and worship the Risen Lord.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
So what do you believe God can do? No, I mean really. When it counts. Not in theory, but when it matters. Abraham was in one of those moments when life took him to an impossible place and he had to answer the question. So do we. Come and let us worship the God of immeasurable possibilities. Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)
The joy of knowing that Christ is Risen remains in our worship. Our focus in worship today begins a series on, The Questions God Asks Us. How are we to live now as the Easter People in the world? We begin by going back to one of the first questions God ever asked us and is still relevant today. Come and Worship and Celebrate as we live in the presence of the Risen Christ.Support the show (https://clarkstonumc.org)