Christ Methodist Church Memphis

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a church looks back at 70 years of legacy and then boldly looks ahead? Discover the Spirit-led vision, new goals, and call to action shaping the future of Christ Methodist Church. -------- In celebration of 70 years, Christ Methodist Church unveiled a set of measurable churchwide goals shaped by prayer, discernment, and congregational input. The goals focus on 10...

Send us Fan Mail A celebration of the 70th anniversary of Christ Church Memphis. In Pastor Paul's sermon, he asks: If Jesus walked through your church today, would He find faith on fire—or fading embers? One letter in Revelation may hold the answer. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail The Prodigal Church #8 What if being faithful meant becoming the “scum of the earth”? In this hard-hitting message, Paul flips the Corinthian view of ministry upside down—and it still challenges today’s church. -------- In a culture obsessed with platform and polish, Rev. Paul delivers a blistering correction to the Corinthian church’s warped view of leadership. Drawing from 1 Cor...

Send us Fan Mail The Prodigal Church Pt. 7 What are you really building? This message explores how believers become co-builders with Christ, learning how grace, unity, and Spirit-filled living form the only structure that can truly stand. -------- In Unlocking the “How to” Guide for Building the Church, Pastor Paul Lawler unpacks 1 Corinthians 3:10–23 to show how the church is not just a gathering...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at the 2025 Mississippi-West Tennessee Global Methodist Annual Conference, Pastor Paul Lawler’s “Marks of a Movement” equips the church with a daring question: What if we’ve settled for maintenance when God is calling us into movement? This session isn’t about ideas—it’s about ignition. Pastor Paul Lawler calls the church to recover what we’ve lost and become who we...

Send us Fan Mail This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, emphasizing the importance of spiritual maturity and the risks of division in the church. Missions Pastor Nathan Cook contextualizes the struggles of the Corinthian believers, highlighting their reliance on charismatic leaders and cultural influences. True growth is illustrated as arising from a relationship with God rather than human auth...

Send us Fan Mail The Prodigal Church #6:  Still drinking spiritual milk? Paul Lawler’s sermon from 1 Corinthians 3 challenges us to break patterns of immaturity and grow into the Spirit-filled life we’re meant for. ------ Many believers live spiritually stunted lives—not because they’ve rejected Christ, but because they’ve settled for milk when God offers solid food. Preaching from 1 Corinthians 3...

Send us Fan Mail The sermon on 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 contrasts divine wisdom with worldly wisdom, urging spiritual insight through the Holy Spirit, and highlights humility, service, and the importance of prayer and scripture in embodying God's love. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail Most people think they see the world clearly—but what if everything you're trusting is a lie? This message might disrupt your comfort, but it could also open your eyes. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail Is your faith built on human wisdom or the power of God? In this message from 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Nathan Cook invites us to embrace weakness, reject worldly status, and discover the power of God at work through surrendered lives. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail In a culture addicted to influence, polish, and power, the Apostle Paul offers a radical alternative: faith rooted not in human wisdom, but in the power of God. Discover how 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 still challenges the Church today. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail This sermon examines the themes in 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, highlighting the paradox of the cross as articulated by the Apostle Paul. Christ Methodist Family Ministry Director Brad Bogue guides listeners through the interplay of divine wisdom and worldly expectations, emphasizing how the crucifixion embodies apparent contradictions, representing both folly and strength.  His sermon...

Send us Fan Mail Why does the message of the cross seem foolish to so many—and yet life-changing to others? Discover the surprising answer in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and what it reveals about belief, grace, and divine wisdom. -------- Paul’s letter to the Corinthians unpacks why some people embrace the gospel while others reject it. The message of the cross sounds foolish to those perishi...

Send us Fan Mail What if our church disagreements weren’t just about preferences, but revealed something deeper—something that could either fracture or glorify Christ? Discover how Paul’s letter to Corinth challenges our assumptions and calls us to something better. ---------- 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 reminds us that the Church is meant to reflect the unity found in Christ, not the divisions of the w...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when our loyalties to people, politics, or preferences start to overshadow our allegiance to Christ? This message explores Paul’s urgent plea for unity and what it means for the modern church. ------- Paul's letter to the Corinthian church warns against divisions rooted in loyalty to leaders or ideologies instead of Christ. Despite being spiritually gifted, the c...

Send us Fan Mail Two women, one grieving a miscarriage and the other an adoptive mom, share their honest, faith-filled stories of motherhood, loss, and healing, reminding us that every path to motherhood reflects the heart of God. Courtney Merriman (Christ Methodist Director of Upper Elementary Ministries) and Laura Greenwell (Christ Methodist Director of Women’s Ministry) open up about miscarriag...

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon, we begin a series on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, uncovering our divine calling. We explore the significance of Paul's introduction in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, emphasizing the church's sanctification, grace, and the essential role of fellowship with Christ. From understanding our call to holiness to considering our vocational purpose, this ser...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a gifted church forgets who it's really following? This reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 confronts three deep issues facing the modern prodigal church and the path back to Christ-centered living. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What does Easter truly mean to you? This sermon explores why Jesus had to die, what His resurrection means, and how it impacts our lives today. Discover the powerful truth behind the resurrection—the victory over death, sin, and the promise of eternal life with God. Have you embraced this new life in Christ? HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What does Jesus' resurrection really mean for you? It's not just a historical event—it's the launchpad for a new life in Christ. In this Easter message, Rev. Paul Lawler explores why Jesus had to die, what His resurrection means for your future, and how it transforms your present. Are you ready to step into the new life He offers? HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIG...

Send us Fan Mail How does Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem defy our expectations of power and royalty? Jesus entered the city not on a war horse but humbly, riding on a donkey. What does this say about the kind of kingdom He is bringing? In this moment, the crowds declared Jesus their king, but were they ready to accept the kind of king He truly was? What does it look like to lay down ou...

Send us Fan Mail Upon Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the crowds praised Him for who they wanted Him to be, not who He truly was. From misplaced expectations to the power of truth, this Palm Sunday message challenges us to love what is true, walk in light, and follow Christ not for our benefit but for His glory. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What happens when confession leads to communion and preference gives way to purpose? This message invites you to step out of isolation and into a Spirit-filled community where true fellowship isn’t just possible—it’s transformative. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What if true community isn't just about connection but confession, commitment, and Christ at the center? This sermon explores the difference between treating people like commodities and embracing them as companions on the journey of grace. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us Fan Mail What if the greatest threat to your spiritual life isn’t doubt—but busyness? In a world sprinting toward exhaustion, this message invites you to rediscover the power of stillness, the beauty of unhurried worship, and the deep soul-healing found in prayer that never stops. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN