Zionsville United Methodist Church

Listen to the April 18, 2025 Good Friday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Good Friday is a day to remember God’s deep love and redemption through the cross of Jesus Christ. This was not a backup plan or a tragic accident—God was carrying out the plan of salvation for all people. We call it good because we see the crucifixion through the hope of Easter. Our...

Listen to the April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Luke 22:14-20 On this sacred night, we remember the tenderness of Jesus’ final hours with His disciples—the night He knelt to wash feet, shared bread and cup, and gave a new commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you.” But this wasn’t just a gentle encouragement. It was...

Listen to the April 13, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 18:1-11 On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Crowds cheered, waving palm branches, shouting “Hosanna.” But in just a few days, those same voices turned to “Crucify.” In this message, we step into that turning point—into the quiet of the Garden of Gethsemane. I...

Listen to the April 6, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 15:1-13 This week wraps up our series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus in John’s Gospel. In this final message, we’re looking at Jesus’ words: “I am the true vine.” But that’s not all—he also says, “My Father is the vinedresser, and you are the branches.” Three images. Three relationships....

Listen to the March 30, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 11:17-27 It’s MLB Opening Weekend, and if you know baseball, you’ve probably heard of “The Yankee Way”—a philosophy that shapes how the team operates. What if we talked about The Jesus Way? In John’s Gospel, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” But what does that actually me...

Listen to the March 23, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 11:17-27 Martha and Mary were deep in mourning. Their brother, Lazarus, was gone—his death final, his spirit departed. But when Jesus arrived, He shattered their understanding of finality. “I am the resurrection and the life,” He declared, not just promising a future hope but bringing resur...

Listen to the March 16, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 10:7-18 Scammers, false leaders, and voices of fear surround us, but Jesus offers something different. In John 10, He declares, “I am the Good Shepherd,” the one who knows His sheep, protects them, and even lays down His life for them. Unlike hired hands who flee at danger or thieves who co...

Listen to the March 9, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 9:1-7 Imagine being blind your whole life, then suddenly seeing for the first time. That’s what happened to a man in John 9 when Jesus healed him. But while he gained sight, the religious leaders—so sure of their own wisdom—refused to see the truth right in front of them. Jesus said, “I am t...

Ash Wednesday reminds us that flourishing comes when both authority and vulnerability are present in our lives. Drawing from Andy Crouch’s framework, this sermon explores how Jesus embodied both qualities when he rescued the woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders wielded authority without vulnerability, exploiting the woman for their own purposes. She, on the other hand, was entirely vuln...

Listen to the FMarch 1, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 6:1-15, 25-40 We all experience hunger—not just for food, but for meaning, love, and security. In John 6, after feeding the 5,000, Jesus challenges the crowd to seek something greater than physical bread. He declares, “I am the Bread of Life,” contrasting the temporary satisfaction of world...

Listen to the February 23, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 6:16-21 In John’s Gospel, Jesus walking on water isn’t just a miracle—it’s a powerful revelation of His identity as the Great I AM. The disciples struggled against the storm, exhausted and afraid, yet Jesus approached them, walking over the waves, demonstrating His authority over the cha...

Listen to the February 16, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 4:45-53 and 5:1-9 In John 5, Jesus asks a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, “Do you want to be made well?” The man, so conditioned by his struggle, could only explain why healing seemed impossible. But Jesus, seeing his need, simply said, “Get up, take your mat, and walk.” This st...

Listen to the February 9, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 2:1-11 Jesus’ first miracle—turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana—wasn’t just about providing drinks for a party. It was a sign that pointed to something greater. The story highlights the power of obedience and trust. Mary trusted Jesus, the servants followed his instructions, and...

Listen to the February 2, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 4:1-15 In a world full of broken cisterns—things we turn to for fulfillment that ultimately leave us empty—Jesus offers something better: living water. When Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well, He wasn’t just offering her physical water but something far greater—spiritual renewal, h...

Listen to the January 26, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 3:1-21 The story of Nicodemus invites us to explore what it truly means to be “born again.” It’s not about labels or division but about transformation—a change so profound it feels like a new birth. Jesus calls us to step into the movement of God, embracing a life of growth, unity, and ac...

Listen to the January 19, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 2:13-22 The story of Jesus cleansing the temple reveals His passionate concern for justice, inclusion, and the authenticity of worship. Jesus confronted the exploitation of the poor and the exclusion of outsiders, showing righteous anger against practices that obstructed genuine faith. He...

Listen to the January 12, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 1:35-51 In today's world, "following" often means social media connections, but discipleship with Jesus goes much deeper. Drawing from John’s Gospel, we see Jesus calling His first disciples with a simple yet profound invitation: “Come and see.” This call wasn’t about obligation but an in...

Listen to the January 5, 2025 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 1:19-34 As we enter 2025, we focus on Jesus, the Lamb of God, who came to take away the world's brokenness and offer a fresh start. John the Baptist pointed to Jesus as the one who would bring forgiveness and healing to all people. Just like the lambs sacrificed in ancient times to restore...

Listen to the December 29, 2024 sermon from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Matthew 2:1-12 This week’s shared sermon offers reflections on the nativity scene through the perspectives of Joseph, the shepherds, and the star of Bethlehem. Joseph embodies the sacred responsibility and sacrifices required to nurture God’s calling. The shepherds demonstrate humble faith and joyful...

Listen to the December 22, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 1:1-18 https://www.zumc.org/sermons

Listen to the December 8, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 1:1-9 Light reveals truth, guides our path, and dispels darkness. John’s message reminds us that no darkness can overpower God’s light, even amidst life’s challenges. Yet, in a world full of competing lights vying for our attention, we often find ourselves following paths that lead us ast...

Listen to the December 1, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. John 1:1-5 Unlike the familiar nativity scenes of angels and shepherds, John’s Gospel opens with a profound introduction: Jesus as the Word of God made flesh. The "Word" (logos in Greek) is God’s living voice that creates, reveals, instructs, and redeems. From Genesis to Proverbs, the Word has...

Listen to the November 24, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Luke 15:1-10 This week, we explore the Parable of the Lost Coin, where Jesus reveals God’s relentless pursuit of the lost and His extravagant joy when they are found. Like a woman searching tirelessly for a single coin, God seeks those overlooked, forgotten, or marginalized, restoring their v...

Listen to the November 17, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Matthew 26:6-13 This week’s message reflects on the story of a woman’s extravagant act of worship when she anointed Jesus with costly perfume. Her act teaches us three powerful lessons about generosity: it flows from gratitude for God’s goodness, it’s rooted in the heart behind the gift, and...

Listen to the November 10, 2024 worship service from Zionsville United Methodist Church in Zionsville, IN. Joshua 4:1-9 This week we are invited to reflect on gratitude by exploring a unique story from the Israelites’ journey. After crossing the River Jordan, God instructed them to build a memorial from twelve stones, each one marking a part of their long, challenging path. These stones weren’t ju...