Sermons from Zion UMC, located south of Marshall, Illinois. We are a United Methodist congregation in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.
Miriam closes our series on covenant renewal with a sermon about reclaiming the gift of God's covenant in our lives.
A short meditation on faith as trust. Gospel lesson: Mark 4:35-41 [Please note the first sentence is cut interrupted].
Drawing on insights from Robert Schnase, Gregory Palmer, and Luke 15, this sermon speaks of hospitality as a mark of growth and faithfulness.
A reflection on different approaches to sin with a conclusion centered on grace and hope.
Easter Sunday and the good news of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The stage is set for a four week series on hope.
Palm Sunday and a reflection on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the crowds around him that week. Why did the crowds go from shouting "save us" later to shout "crucify him"?
Justin reflects on John 12 and what happens when outsiders come asking to see Jesus in us.
Guest preacher Miriam Snider reflects on Mark 1:9-15 and the good news of God at work in our world despite the obstacles the church faces. This sermon was preached on Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Ephesians 5:21-33...Household Codes: Mutual submission to one another because of Christ.
Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Paul's instructions on speech. Reflections on our speech as "fuel" for the church.
In Zion's first ever attempt at a podcast, Justin preaches on power using Ephesians 1:15-23.