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Free Methodists are first and foremost a Kingdom people. Yet throughout church history God has raised up distinct movements like ours to enrich the larger body of Christ. . . We call it The Free Methodist Way.
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Free Methodists are first and foremost a Kingdom people. Yet throughout church history God has raised up distinct movements like ours to enrich the larger body of Christ. . . We call it The Free Methodist Way.
Learn more at https://fmcusa.org/thefmway
Free Methodists are first and foremost a Kingdom people. Yet throughout church history God has raised up distinct movements like ours to enrich the larger body of Christ. . . We call it The Free Methodist Way.
Learn more at https://fmcusa.org/thefmway
Free Methodists are first and foremost a Kingdom people. Yet throughout church history God has raised up distinct movements like ours to enrich the larger body of Christ. . . We call it The Free Methodist Way.
Learn more at https://fmcusa.org/thefmway
This week Pastor Kathyrn and Pastor Ryan are doing a "Pulpit swap"!
Pastor Kathryn is the Lead Pastor of Eastside Church in Fairport, NY. They are a small church in the suburbs of Rochester that is focused on loving everyone and serving anyone! Pastor Kathryn and her husband Collin love reading and playing board games together, as well as taking their dog Hubert on walks :) Pastor Kathryn attended Valley Chapel growing up, and it was where she first discovered her call to ministry. She's excited to come back and worship with you all after being away for five years.
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or even resistant to reading the Bible? Join us for a transformative six-week series, "Explore: The Bible," where we'll break down barriers, dispel confusion, and show you how to find confidence, wisdom, and personal transformation when you enter the Scriptures. Discover how to make Bible study an empowering and life-changing part of your growth as a disciple and your mission to make disciples!
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or even resistant to reading the Bible? Join us for a transformative six-week series, "Explore: The Bible," where we'll break down barriers, dispel confusion, and show you how to find confidence, wisdom, and personal transformation when you enter the Scriptures. Discover how to make Bible study an empowering and life-changing part of your growth as a disciple and your mission to make disciples!
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or even resistant to reading the Bible? Join us for a transformative six-week series, "Explore: The Bible," where we'll break down barriers, dispel confusion, and show you how to find confidence, wisdom, and personal transformation when you enter the Scriptures. Discover how to make Bible study an empowering and life-changing part of your growth as a disciple and your mission to make disciples!
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or even resistant to reading the Bible? Join us for a transformative six-week series, "Explore: The Bible," where we'll break down barriers, dispel confusion, and show you how to find confidence, wisdom, and personal transformation when you enter the Scriptures. Discover how to make Bible study an empowering and life-changing part of your growth as a disciple and your mission to make disciples!
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or even resistant to reading the Bible? Join us for a transformative six-week series, "Explore: The Bible," where we'll break down barriers, dispel confusion, and show you how to find confidence, wisdom, and personal transformation when you enter the Scriptures. Discover how to make Bible study an empowering and life-changing part of your growth as a disciple and your mission to make disciples!
Sometimes, groups do things that we disagree with. The church has many flaws, and it’s tempting to decide to associate when we align but then disassociate when we don’t. How much do I need to align myself with my church community? Paul teaches us to, “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
What does community look like when I’m not passionate about it like others? Do I always need to be excited, happy to be there, eager, and driven, or can I just “be” for a while? Do I need to engage when I’m not feeling connected personally? Paul teaches us to celebrate and live as one “through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
What does community look like when I need some good advice? Do I just hear a bunch of pleasantries, or do people dive into the scriptures and seek the wisdom of God alongside me? We don’t have all the answers but must pursue them together. Paul teaches us to, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
What does community look like when our conflict has gotten tense? Disagreements and conflict can feel gut-wrenching and fill us with anxiety to the point where we feel like running away. Isn’t community supposed to be peaceful? In reality, it just isn’t always happy and friendly. Yet, Paul teaches us to “put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
What does community look like when I’ve been hurt by people in that community? Do I give up? Do I tolerate abuse? How do I respond to others when they cause me deep pain? Paul teaches us to “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
What does community look like when things aren’t working? People are suffering, needy, flawed, and mess up. We are broken people living with broken people, and our mutual inadequacy can get in the way of community. Paul teaches us to, in the face of one another’s brokenness, “clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows, but that’s easier said than done. Community sounds good and all, but what about when there are problems? What about when people hurt each other? What about when things get tense, or we’re just not feeling it? The fact is that we transform community by how well we manage expectations and resources. Join us for six weeks in Colossians 3:12-17 as we explore what we can reasonably expect of a healthy Christian community.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Does it sometimes feel like only certain parts of you belong in church? Do you feel like you need to keep some parts hidden out of fear of rejection, shame, or judgment? Where do my doubts, fears, brokenness, differences, circumstances, and story fit when everyone else seems to have it all together? Let’s take a good hard look at what belonging means in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Is your "Dying to self" leading to compromise, fatigue, and burnout? This can't be what Jesus meant, can it? It doesn’t feel like the new life he promises on the other side. Let’s explore the deeper meaning of death to self this Lent.
Is your "Dying to self" leading to compromise, fatigue, and burnout? This can't be what Jesus meant, can it? It doesn’t feel like the new life he promises on the other side. Let’s explore the deeper meaning of death to self this Lent.
Is your "Dying to self" leading to compromise, fatigue, and burnout? This can't be what Jesus meant, can it? It doesn’t feel like the new life he promises on the other side. Let’s explore the deeper meaning of death to self this Lent.
Is your "Dying to self" leading to compromise, fatigue, and burnout? This can't be what Jesus meant, can it? It doesn’t feel like the new life he promises on the other side. Let’s explore the deeper meaning of death to self this Lent.
Is your "Dying to self" leading to compromise, fatigue, and burnout? This can't be what Jesus meant, can it? It doesn’t feel like the new life he promises on the other side. Let’s explore the deeper meaning of death to self this Lent.
“‘Even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’ Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.”
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Where is God calling you to go? What is God calling you to do? We are often looking for the answer to that question to be a destination, but more often than not, God’s response is…well…inconclusive. It’s as if the destination is withheld because there is something more important for us to discover in the process of exploring all the possibilities.
Let's look back on RE:23 to celebrate, remember, and praise God for the ways we were provided for an sustained in our year of recovery, renewal, and reimagining.
When we have all of the world’s information at our fingertips, it can be easy to lose touch with the mystery of not knowing. Advent invites us to play out the experience of waiting for Jesus to come so that we never forget the wonder of what the season is truly about.
When we have all of the world’s information at our fingertips, it can be easy to lose touch with the mystery of not knowing. Advent invites us to play out the experience of waiting for Jesus to come so that we never forget the wonder of what the season is truly about.
When we have all of the world’s information at our fingertips, it can be easy to lose touch with the mystery of not knowing. Advent invites us to play out the experience of waiting for Jesus to come so that we never forget the wonder of what the season is truly about.
When we have all of the world’s information at our fingertips, it can be easy to lose touch with the mystery of not knowing. Advent invites us to play out the experience of waiting for Jesus to come so that we never forget the wonder of what the season is truly about.
When we have all of the world’s information at our fingertips, it can be easy to lose touch with the mystery of not knowing. Advent invites us to play out the experience of waiting for Jesus to come so that we never forget the wonder of what the season is truly about.
“The goal [of the Psalms] is that the soul may be joined to God.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Are the Psalms theology, poetry, or both? They are descriptions of a world filled with joy and victory, as well as suffering and pain, and provide an ancient window into a rugged, authentic relationship with God. Soaking in the Psalms provides an introduction to these beautiful and ancient poems that will help you feel more comfortable using them in your faith journey.
“The goal [of the Psalms] is that the soul may be joined to God.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Are the Psalms theology, poetry, or both? They are descriptions of a world filled with joy and victory, as well as suffering and pain, and provide an ancient window into a rugged, authentic relationship with God. Soaking in the Psalms provides an introduction to these beautiful and ancient poems that will help you feel more comfortable using them in your faith journey.
“The goal [of the Psalms] is that the soul may be joined to God.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Are the Psalms theology, poetry, or both? They are descriptions of a world filled with joy and victory, as well as suffering and pain, and provide an ancient window into a rugged, authentic relationship with God. Soaking in the Psalms provides an introduction to these beautiful and ancient poems that will help you feel more comfortable using them in your faith journey.
“The goal [of the Psalms] is that the soul may be joined to God.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Are the Psalms theology, poetry, or both? They are descriptions of a world filled with joy and victory, as well as suffering and pain, and provide an ancient window into a rugged, authentic relationship with God. Soaking in the Psalms provides an introduction to these beautiful and ancient poems that will help you feel more comfortable using them in your faith journey.
“The goal [of the Psalms] is that the soul may be joined to God.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Are the Psalms theology, poetry, or both? They are descriptions of a world filled with joy and victory, as well as suffering and pain, and provide an ancient window into a rugged, authentic relationship with God. Soaking in the Psalms provides an introduction to these beautiful and ancient poems that will help you feel more comfortable using them in your faith journey.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
How long does it take to become free? Longer than you think. This 8-week series will walk through the stories surrounding the Israelite Exodus from Egypt as they work through the difficult things that come up in the process of becoming free people.
The question of whether we are inherently good or evil determines how we interact with others and ourselves. During this 4-week series, we will delve into four key stories in the bible that illustrate God's design for us, how to handle the reality of sin, and how to recognize the light of God within imperfect individuals.
The question of whether we are inherently good or evil determines how we interact with others and ourselves. During this 4-week series, we will delve into four key stories in the bible that illustrate God's design for us, how to handle the reality of sin, and how to recognize the light of God within imperfect individuals.
The question of whether we are inherently good or evil determines how we interact with others and ourselves. During this 4-week series, we will delve into four key stories in the bible that illustrate God's design for us, how to handle the reality of sin, and how to recognize the light of God within imperfect individuals.
The question of whether we are inherently good or evil determines how we interact with others and ourselves. During this 4-week series, we will delve into four key stories in the bible that illustrate God's design for us, how to handle the reality of sin, and how to recognize the light of God within imperfect individuals.
Having a plan and being intentional about how we use our time is a beautiful thing, but sometimes the structure gets tiring. God designed healthy rhythms into our lives; rhythms of rest and work, change and stability, introspection and action.
Having a plan and being intentional about how we use our time is a beautiful thing, but sometimes the structure gets tiring. God designed healthy rhythms into our lives; rhythms of rest and work, change and stability, introspection and action.
Ready, Set, MOVE! Let’s celebrate God’s goodness and remember how to draw closer to him as we wake up, sit down, walk along the road, and go to bed. We will celebrate all the fun we had with families from our community at Summer Jam this past weekend.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
On the day of Pentecost, the followers of Jesus were given a power that was beyond imagination, the power of God’s own Holy Spirit. They spoke of hope, healing, forgiveness, transformation, purpose, and restoration through that power. The news would spread and multiply from person to person to the ends of the earth. We live by that same power, the power that gave new birth to the mission of God.
We can receive the Spirit when we are ready for change and we know it's the Spirit when moves beyond us
In this final week of Epiphany, we see Jesus is all his glory. Are we ready for what that means?
Why does the Father love Jesus? Why do we truly love? Exploring what makes someone “loveable.”
Creation was completed, then God rested. Let's trust his design by resting first and working out of that rest. Today we will slow down, reflect on the past year, and dream toward our future in RE:23.
Join us for Live Worship, and watch a previous sermon from the "Draw Closer" Series
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At HayDay VBS, kids were up to their elbows in farmin’ fun as they explored one simple Bible truth: Jesus will always love us. Join in worship as we celebrate with them and worship the God who loves us all.
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The church has spent a lot of time focusing on the fences, the theological, moral, and ideological boundaries that define who is “in” and who is “out.” Yet we believe that Jesus’ promise is that “whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (John 4:14). What value do fences have when our faith is nourished at the well? In this 4-week series, we will learn that fences would be better turned into signposts that accurately point toward the well rather than boundaries keeping some in and some out.
When we’ve spent time at the well we learn amazing things. Sharing the gospel is less about knowing the boundaries and more about sharing our own experience of time at the well. As we draw closer, others will want a taste for themselves.
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The church has spent a lot of time focusing on the fences, the theological, moral, and ideological boundaries that define who is “in” and who is “out.” Yet we believe that Jesus’ promise is that “whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (John 4:14). What value do fences have when our faith is nourished at the well? In this 4-week series, we will learn that fences would be better turned into signposts that accurately point toward the well rather than boundaries keeping some in and some out.
When we encounter Jesus, he invites us to go out to the perimeters, not to build fences, but to tear them down and build roadsigns that point people safely toward the well.
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The church has spent a lot of time focusing on the fences, the theological, moral, and ideological boundaries that define who is “in” and who is “out.” Yet we believe that Jesus’ promise is that “whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (John 4:14). What value do fences have when our faith is nourished at the well? In this 4-week series, we will learn that fences would be better turned into signposts that accurately point toward the well rather than boundaries keeping some in and some out.
The well forces us to face our own hearts rather than the fence that allows us to avoid looking at ourselves. Living water has a way of healing the brokenness we’ve avoided by focusing on fences
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The church has spent a lot of time focusing on the fences, the theological, moral, and ideological boundaries that define who is “in” and who is “out.” Yet we believe that Jesus’ promise is that “whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (John 4:14). What value do fences have when our faith is nourished at the well? In this 4-week series, we will learn that fences would be better turned into signposts that accurately point toward the well rather than boundaries keeping some in and some out.
Let’s take an inventory of our hearts and our community. Do we focus on wells or fences? Are we insiders or outsiders or a little of both, and does it really matter?
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All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about Pentecost.
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All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about when Paul and Silas went to Jail.
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All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about The Conversion of Lydia.
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Life has a lot of peaks and valleys, high moments and low moments. Sometimes God feels miles away. But there are also these moments where God is so close that life is never the same again. All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about Peter's Unclean Vision.
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Life has a lot of peaks and valleys, high moments and low moments. Sometimes God feels miles away. But there are also these moments where God is so close that life is never the same again. All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about The Resurrection of Dorcas.
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Life has a lot of peaks and valleys, high moments and low moments. Sometimes God feels miles away. But there are also these moments where God is so close that life is never the same again. All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about The Conversion of Saul.
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Life has a lot of peaks and valleys, high moments and low moments. Sometimes God feels miles away. But there are also these moments where God is so close that life is never the same again. All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
Today let's talk about Transforming Thomas.
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Life has a lot of peaks and valleys, high moments and low moments. Sometimes God feels miles away. But there are also these moments where God is so close that life is never the same again. All sorts of incredible things happen when we get close to God. This series is about holy moments and the experiences that come with them.
He is Risen! Celebrate the greatest day in all history with us, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #7 Revealing Hope: We share a hope that God is actively restoring all creation through the Spirit-empowered work of the church. We deliver this hope by actively working toward flourishing in our households, schools, workplaces, and communities. As we do this, we introduce our neighbors to Jesus, who delivers true hope to all who choose to believe.
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #6 Giving Grace: As God bears with us, offering undeserved grace, we bear with one another in love and patience, remembering we are all broken in our representation of Christ. Therefore, we do not wield shame or guilt but instead, in humility, deal with one another with compassion.
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #5 Valuing Effort: By calling ourselves “Christian,” we represent Christ in every part of our lives. Therefore, we strive for excellence in our individual lives and as an organized community. We do this by celebrating effort, encouraging diligence, and constantly pursuing improvement in our practices and intentions. Connect after the service - valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - valleychapel.org/give
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #4 Inviting Growth: God actively invites people to draw closer, and we have a part in that. As we each stand ready for God to nourish our own faith, we also actively prepare to offer hospitality and support to others. We do this by preparing for new relationships, praying for one another, and walking together toward deeper discipleship.
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Pastor Ryan sat down with Gerry McNamara, the Free Methodist World Missions Director for Central and Eastern Europe, for this podcast exclusive interview.
We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #3 Cultivating Trust: We trust God and one another, but trust takes work to maintain. We maintain trust in God through regular prayer and taking steps of faith. We maintain trust in each other by practicing a charitable attitude, speaking honestly within our relationships, addressing problems directly and promptly, and building safe and transparent systems.
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #2 Sharing Resources: Everything we have belongs to God; we are stewards of the time, talents, possessions, and money entrusted to us. Because of that, we give to God’s work through the church and share with others out of the abundance God has shared with us individually and collectively.
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We are transforming into a community through whom God’s love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on...
Habit #1 Pursuing Maturity: We submit to God’s desire to transform us continually. With a posture of humility, we admit the limitations of our own practices and conclusions while actively working toward wholeness and wellness.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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Milestones are the moments that CREATE the trajectory of your life. We all have moments in our lives that we look forward to and back on that define our journey. They serve both as goals to strive toward and markers to remind us where we've come from. As we gather to worship Jesus, we will hear the stories of some of his milestones and then reflect on our own.
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On the 7th day God rested from all that he had created. How about us? Will we start this next year with rest instead of more hustle and bustle?
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God has come to be with us. Let's celebrate in worship!
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The rituals we practice during the Holiday season help us both remember and share what Christmas is all about. Join us as we light the way to Christmas this year.
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The rituals we practice during the Holiday season help us both remember and share what Christmas is all about. Join us as we light the way to Christmas this year.
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The rituals we practice during the Holiday season help us both remember and share what Christmas is all about. Join us as we light the way to Christmas this year.
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In order to take a diverse group of people with a wide range of opinions, values, and skills, and work together effectively, we need points of alignment. Just like a sports team's goal is to win the game and have fun along the way, or a business is driven by a desire to make profits and great products. So the church needs these opportunities to focus. This series is all about who we are, what we do, and how we do it here at Valley Chapel.
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In order to take a diverse group of people with a wide range of opinions, values, and skills, and work together effectively, we need points of alignment. Just like a sports team's goal is to win the game and have fun along the way, or a business is driven by a desire to make profits and great products. So the church needs these opportunities to focus. This series is all about who we are, what we do, and how we do it here at Valley Chapel.
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In order to take a diverse group of people with a wide range of opinions, values, and skills, and work together effectively, we need points of alignment. Just like a sports team's goal is to win the game and have fun along the way, or a business is driven by a desire to make profits and great products. So the church needs these opportunities to focus. This series is all about who we are, what we do, and how we do it here at Valley Chapel.
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In order to take a diverse group of people with a wide range of opinions, values, and skills, and work together effectively, we need points of alignment. Just like a sports team's goal is to win the game and have fun along the way, or a business is driven by a desire to make profits and great products. So the church needs these opportunities to focus. This series is all about who we are, what we do, and how we do it here at Valley Chapel.
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In the kingdom of God, things work in a bizarre, upside-down way. Learn how to live right-side-up in an upside-down world. Bartimaeus shows us how God pays attention to those who are bold enough to approach him with faith.
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In the kingdom of God, things work in a bizarre, upside-down way. learn at how to live right-side up in an upside-down world. It is those who consider themselves least who are the greatest in this new world order.
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In the kingdom of God, things work in a bizarre, upside-down way. learn how to live right-side-up in an upside-down world. Let's learn how the scriptures help us make sense of the suffering we experience.
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In the kingdom of God, things work in a bizarre, upside-down way. learn at how to live right-side up in an upside-down world. Jesus welcomes Children, the lowest in society, those who have no means by which to move up, and called them blessed.
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Sometimes the barriers that divide us seem just too large. We think that the only way to move forward is to accept them, but James encourages us to confess our sins to one another so that we can be healed. Are we ready to be healed?
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Much of our division is a result of pride. We think it is because of the injustice of others, but it is rarely without layers of our own pride. But God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. Our way out of the either/or is not our conclusions and right-ness, but our humility and gentleness.
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We like to think of ourselves as experts, but how often do we properly prepare? Do we speak out of wisdom, or arrogance? Being right is a dangerous thing, but by taming our tongue we can bring a great deal of goodness into a divided world.
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Does it sometimes feel like your belief in God doesn't change anything in your life? Perhaps you are missing a critical element to your faith.
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Tip #1: Take a Good Look In the Mirror Do other people really seem to get your blood boiling these days? James gives us some practical advice for how to break free of the either-or when we are angry at others and blind to ourselves.
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The Church Celebrates Abundance in the Ordinary It's easy to drift away from church. Other good things just crowd out the space. But is there something we miss when we let other good things fill the space intended for the Spirit of God?
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Sick of hypocrisy in church? Wondering what good the church could be if Christians don't live up to their own message? The church offers a different kind of truth than you find elsewhere. Find out more today.
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Sometimes we can act childish, and there are a lot of helpful tools for us to grow as human beings, but only the church can mentor us into full human maturity.
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We are blessed to welcome Kevin Austin, the leader of the Set free Movement, an organization whose mission is to mobilize faith communities, financial partners, and all segments of society towards ending human trafficking and creating new futures through community-based action. Their vision is to see the vulnerable protected, captives set free, and the oppressed experiencing hope and healing as neighborhoods are transformed.
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Have you ever wondered if the church is really all that necessary? Today we begin a 6-week series looking at the value the Ephesian church provided to their culture and seek wisdom in this hard-to-ask question.
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Today we are celebrating the completion of our 2021 VBS program. Let's praise God for the lives that have been impacted by his work at VBS!
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Today we are anticipating the opening night of our 2021 VBS program. Let's learn how the God who created everything knows us, even what's on the inside.
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Today we conclude our "Forgotten Women" series with a special guest, Pastor Colleen from Dansville and pastor Ryan are trading churches for the week. Let's learn from Hagar's story about how God can restore and redeem us no matter how much we have suffered.
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Today we look at the story of Esther and how she used her strength and guile to subvert the expectations placed on her in order to save her people.
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Sometimes the right thing is not the legal thing. Let's learn about what it looks like to rebel against authority in the name of what is right.
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There are nice stories in the bible, and then there are stories like that of Jephthah's Daughter. Join us as Pastor Ryan guides us through this heavy but important story.
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It is Pentecost Sunday! May the Spirit of God move powerfully in your life this morning. Special Guest speaker Dr. Rebecca Letterman brings this Sunday's message about Abagail from 1 Samuel 25. Dr. Letterman is Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary and co-Author of "Understanding Our Story". Learn more about her here https://youtu.be/lWNcse-HO0A
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Jesus meets his scared disciples with an invitation to fellowship.
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Let's look at what Peter's vision of the unclean animals means about just how expansive God's invitation to belong really is.
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Let's explore how to walk with "the other" on the road to belonging.
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Sometimes the most powerful way to communicate belonging is to say nothing and simply be present.
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Jesus meets his scared disciples with an invitation to fellowship.
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The strength of our faith does not come from certainty; it is forged in the furnace of doubt.
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He is risen! He is risen indeed! Join us this morning as we celebrate the resurrection of the Son of God and the salvation of the world!
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Today is Palm Sunday! We remember Jesus' grand entrance to Jerusalem, his inauguration day as ruler of the universe. But, today we need to ask what expectations and assumptions do we bring to the table and how will we allow Christ to defy them?
Lent is a season of preparation for the passion of Jesus. This year we prepare by reflecting on God's covenant with his people in the past and us in the present. Today we look at just how personal and intimate a covenant is.
Lent is a season of preparation for the passion of Jesus. This year we prepare by reflecting on God's covenant with his people in the past and us in the present. Today we look at what it means to accept God's covenantal promises.
Lent is a season of preparation for the passion of Jesus. This year we prepare by reflecting on God's Covenant with his people in the past and us in the present. Today we look at how God's promises to us are promises we are unable to keep.
On February 16, 2021 Pastor Ryan Rovito was interviewed about Valley Chapel’s Ash Wednesday ritual by Lauren Hall of the Buffalo NBC Affiliate WGRZ, Channel 2. Listen in…
I Feel So Helpless. The Body of Christ is a True Community in Difficult Times | John 14:15-29
Today’s message is from Superintendent Pam Braman. It is dramatic retelling of the life of Philip and was presented on 1/3/21.
In the first of our podcast exclusive episodes get to know Worship Leader Hilary Gunning!
This week Pastor Ryan covers part four of Enemies of Gratitude: Greed.
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This week Pastor Ryan preaches part 3 of the Enemies of Gratitude series: Entitlement.
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This week Pastor Ryan tackles part two of our Enemies of Gratitude series. This time we focus on "Worry."
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This week Rev. Barbara Mosher kicks off a new series called Enemies of Gratitude. This first part focuses on nostalgia.
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This week it is Freedom Sunday and Pastor Ryan preaches from the book of Isaiah.
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This week Pastor Ryan Rovito preaches from Matthew chapter 18.
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This week Pastor Ryan Rovito preaches from the book of Romans with a sermon entitled "Broken: Labor Pains"
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In this inaugural episode, listen in as Superintendent Pam Braman installs Ryan Rovito as Senior Pastor of Valley Chapel. Then, tune in weekly for sermons and the occasional interview or spotlight.
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