Christ Methodist Church Memphis

Send us Fan Mail What is Jesus worth to you? In a culture that prizes comfort, success, and security, Scripture asks a much deeper question: Is Christ worthy of your suffering? The Apostle Paul points not to his accomplishments but to his scars, revealing that faithful discipleship isn't measured by comfort but by devotion to the One who is worthy of everything. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know what's true when every voice claims to speak for God? Not every inspiring message leads to Jesus, and not everything that sounds spiritual is rooted in Scripture. In a world filled with competing voices, followers of Christ are called to develop discernment—anchoring themselves so deeply in the true gospel that they can recognize anything that subtly pulls the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the greatest spiritual battle you're facing isn't happening around you, but inside you? Every fear, temptation, resentment, and act of faith begins somewhere. The question isn't whether thoughts will come, but whether we'll surrender them to Christ or allow them to shape us. Freedom, maturity, and spiritual victory begin when we learn to take every thou...

Send us Fan Mail What if generosity is about far more than money? Every seed we sow—through our resources, prayers, service, and faithfulness—becomes part of God's greater work in the world. The harvest may not always be immediate, but God delights in using ordinary acts of generosity to transform lives, strengthen His Church, and bring glory to His name.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGI...

Send us Fan Mail What if generosity has less to do with your bank account and more to do with your heart? Paul points to a group of struggling believers whose joy overflowed into radical generosity, revealing a powerful truth: when grace takes hold of a life, everything changes.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What if generosity has less to do with your bank account and more to do with your heart? Paul points to a group of struggling believers whose joy overflowed into radical generosity, revealing a powerful truth: when grace takes hold of a life, everything changes.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faith moves from the head to the heart? This Pentecost message explores the fire of the Holy Spirit, the “strangely warmed” heart of John Wesley, and why many believers settle for cold religion when God offers living communion with Christ. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail Christ Methodist Director of Early Elementary and Director of VBS, Christy Tilmon, discusses her path into early elementary education and ministry, shaped by childhood experiences and bullying. She also shares about her teaching jobs, finding a better fit, and balancing ministry with family life. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What if the pain you’ve been avoiding is actually the doorway to healing? Discover how godly grief, honest repentance, and the grace of Jesus can restore what bitterness, pride, and brokenness have damaged.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail Christ Methodist Church member Rebecca Tilmon shares how a moment of desperation led her to Christ, and how years of prayer, closed doors, and unexpected confirmations are now leading her to serve on mission in Thailand. Overview: Rebecca grew up in church but truly encountered Jesus during a moment of deep anxiety and desperation in eighth grade. As she began seeking God more ser...

Send us Fan Mail Can you slowly drift from God without realizing it? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1, Pastor Paul Lawler explores spiritual compromise, intentional holiness, and what it means to live as the temple of the living God.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Moriah Eckel shares her journey from growing up in church to stepping into her role as Director of Contemporary Worship at Christ Methodist Church. Through seasons of loss, doubt, and rebuilding, she reflects on how God reshaped her identity, deepened her faith, and clarified her calling. The interview also explores her philosophy of worship and why it begins...

Send us Fan Mail This "sermon" explores the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Southeast Asia, particularly children affected by human trafficking, through the work of the Compassionate Hope Foundation.  Pastor Paul Lawler emphasizes the church’s mission of service both locally and globally, introducing the concept of "glocal." Al Henson, the foundation’s director, s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this conversation, Ashley B. Collins shares how a simple step of obedience led her into jail ministry, where stories of brokenness, grace, and redemption reveal the transforming power of the gospel and the truth that no one is defined by their past. About Ashley Ashley B. Collins is the daughter of Don and Paula Bour...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to receive the grace of God—and still miss its impact? 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 challenges us to stop delaying obedience and start responding to grace today. This sermon explores how grace works in real life, why it often shows up in hardship, and how a guarded heart can keep us from experiencing true transformation.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly live as an ambassador for Christ? This message from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 explores the urgency of the gospel, how being made new in Christ reshapes your identity, compels your life, and sends you with a mission of reconciliation into a broken world. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What happens after death, and how should that shape your life now? This message explores the hope of a resurrected body, the reality of eternity, and why living to please Christ today carries eternal significance. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail If the resurrection isn’t real, everything falls apart, but if it is, it changes everything. This message explores why the risen Christ reshapes our faith, our hope, and how we live right now. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail The crowds shouted “Hosanna,” but they misunderstood who Jesus truly was. This message explores the tension of Palm Sunday, where celebration meets surrender, and challenges us to move beyond fascination with Jesus into a life of true worship marked by sacrifice, humility, and a cross-shaped faith. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail After being nominated for the role of Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, Pastor Paul shares the heart behind his decision to accept the nomination and what it means for Christ Methodist Church in this unfolding season. To learn more about the General Gathering in late summer, go HERE .  To learn more about what a bishop is and does in the Global Methodist Church, go HERE (begi...

Send us Fan Mail What if your weakness isn’t something to hide, but the very place where God’s power is revealed? This sermon by Christ Methodist Church Executive Pastor Rev. Josh Landen explores how suffering, faith, and eternal hope are deeply interconnected in the Christian life. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t outright evil, but the good things quietly pulling your attention away from Jesus? This sermon presses into spiritual distraction, the power of the gospel, and why only Christ can truly transform a heart. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail The Apostle Paul says every Christian carries a fragrance. Some smell life, yet others smell death. What does that mean, and how does the Spirit remove the veil so we can truly see Christ? HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail This sermon examines the intricate dynamics between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:12 to 2:13. The Apostle Paul discusses his sincere intentions and the integrity of his ministry, emphasizing clarity in communication rooted in God's grace. The historical context reveals misunderstandings regarding his travel plans, motivating his decisio...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Watson, President of Asbury Theological Seminary, guest-teaches on identity, drawing from Romans 8 to emphasize believers' status as children of God and the transformative power of embracing that identity. He discusses the dangers of self-identity shaped by external labels and encourages attendees to see themselves through God's love.  HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG |...