Grenola UMC Sermons

Jesus reminds His followers that those who receive His messengers receive Him—and that those who reject them are rejecting the One who sent them. This week, Pastor Kenny speaks about the call to endure: to stand firm in faith when the world grows darker, when deception increases, and when believers face pressure, rejection, or spiritual attack. Through the warnings of Jesus, Paul, Peter, and the p...

Jesus invites us to lay down our worry and trust the Father who knows our needs before we speak them. This week, Pastor Kenny turns our attention to the promises God has spoken over His people—promises of grace, identity, strength, and protection. From ancient covenant blessings to the hope we have in Christ, we’re reminded that God is faithful, and His word still holds firm for every believer tod...

Jesus looks at a weary, scattered world and sends His followers out with compassion, courage, and a message that still changes lives. This week, Pastor Kenny explores what it means to be sent — to trust God’s Word, to rely on the Spirit, and to carry the light of Christ into places that resist it. From ancient prophecy to the risen Jesus opening the Scriptures, we’re reminded that the mission has...

Jesus’ ministry consistently moved toward the people others avoided—tax collectors, the unclean, the broken, and the overlooked. In Matthew’s calling, the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, and the raising of a ruler’s daughter, we see a Savior who meets people in their need, not their perfection. Pastor Kenny reminds us that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, and that...

As Jesus prepared to ascend to the Father, He entrusted His disciples with a simple but world‑shaping call: Go. Go and make disciples, go and teach, go and proclaim the good news of God’s love. From Isaiah’s vision of holiness, to the gospel promise of John 3:16, to Paul’s reminder that faith comes by hearing, Scripture reveals one continuous invitation—come to Christ, and then go tell others. Thr...

On the evening of the resurrection, Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon His disciples and promised that greater power was still to come. Fifty days later, at Pentecost, that promise was fulfilled as the Spirit was poured out with wind, fire, and bold proclamation. From Moses’ longing for God’s Spirit on all people, to Joel’s prophecy of an outpouring in the last days, to Paul’s call to walk in uni...

On the night before the cross, Jesus prayed for His disciples — and for every believer who would come after them — asking the Father to make His people one. In a world divided by fear, hatred, and spiritual warfare, Jesus calls His church to a unity rooted not in sameness, but in love: love for God, love for one another, and love for a broken world. Through His Word and His Spirit, He strengthens...

Jesus promised His disciples that He would not leave them alone, but would send the Comforter — the Holy Spirit — to dwell within them, guide them into truth, and remind them of everything He taught. This new covenant changes our hearts, shapes our lives, and empowers us to walk in love. Even when faith feels shaken, God’s Spirit strengthens, comforts, and leads us step by step. Join us as Pastor...

Jesus comforts His disciples with the promise that He is the way, the truth, and the life — the only path to the Father. In a world full of confusion, deception, and competing voices, He calls us to keep our focus on Him, trust His Word, and walk in the wisdom God provides. Through the Holy Spirit, God writes His truth on our hearts, guides our steps, and strengthens us when faith feels shaken. Jo...

On the evening of the resurrection, Jesus met His disciples in their fear and Thomas in his doubt, offering peace and the strength to believe. We face the same spiritual battles today, yet God calls us to hold fast, trust His Word, and keep our faith anchored in the risen Christ. Join us as Pastor Kenny encourages us to keep on believing, even when life gets hard. Scripture   John 20:19‑31 1 Peter...

On that first Resurrection morning, Jesus revealed Himself to Mary in her grief, to the disciples in their confusion, and to followers who didn’t recognize Him until He broke the bread. Every moment fulfilled the Scriptures and confirmed the new covenant sealed by His blood. His resurrection gives us hope—new life now, and the promise of a future resurrection to come. Join us as Pastor Kenny celeb...

As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, prophecy was unfolding in real time — yet most never recognized what God was doing. He moved toward the cross with unshakable purpose, loving even those who misunderstood, resisted, or betrayed Him. Like the disciples, we often walk through moments we’d rather avoid, not realizing how God is working through them. In a world where the true battle is spiritual, Christ c...

As Jesus moved toward the cross, every sign, every miracle, and every word revealed who He truly is — the One with power over death and the One who came with a purpose nothing could stop. What looks like the end is never the end with Him. In a world marked by loss, He offers a hope that reaches into this life and the life to come, calling us to stand firm, rejoice, and remember that God is with us...

Jesus steps into the lives of the broken, the overlooked, and the unlikely — and suddenly what was hidden becomes clear. Like the man born blind, we all have a story of God opening our eyes, revealing what He sees rather than what the world sees. He works on the heart, brings light into darkness, and turns ordinary people into living testimonies of His grace. Join us as Pastor Kenny unpacks how Ch...

Jesus meets a weary world with a promise: there is a water that never runs dry. The Holy Spirit becomes the gift that refreshes, restores, and lifts the weight we were never meant to carry. From the wilderness to the well, God shows Himself as the One who provides, the One who is near, and the One who pours out His presence on all who will receive. Join us as Pastor Kenny unpacks this living water...

Nicodemus came searching for answers, but what Jesus offered was far more than an explanation; it was a new beginning. The gift of new birth opens our eyes to what is true, exposing what only looks like light and revealing the love that God has been writing into His story since Abraham. In a world where many speak for God but few reflect His heart, Jesus calls us back to Himself — to listen to His...

When the enemy whispers that God is against us, the gospel tells a different story. Jesus meets a broken world with mercy, not condemnation. Through Him we are made righteous and sent to reflect His heart to those who don’t yet believe. In a world full of confusion and counterfeit voices, His compassion remains the clearest truth we have. Join us as Pastor Kenny unpacks what it means to live out C...

A moment on the mountain changes everything. Jesus shines with a glory no one else can match, revealing the One who meets us in our fear, shapes us through our struggles, and transforms us from the inside out. When we finally admit our brokenness, His compassion breaks through in ways we never expect. Join us as Pastor Kenny unpacks this glimpse of Christ’s true glory and what it means for us toda...

Jesus is not merely a teacher—He is God with us, the Word made flesh whose life and sacrifice open the way to forgiveness and new life. This week Pastor Kenny traces the Scriptures that show the unity of Jesus and the Father and calls us to respond not with self‑righteousness but by reflecting Christ: to be salt that enriches the world and light that shines into its darkness. Receive the free gift...

Jesus’ teaching turns our expectations upside down — blessing found in hardship, strength revealed in humility, and love extended even to our enemies. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how God’s wisdom calls us not only to hear His Word but to live it, trusting that His comfort meets us in every circumstance. When we walk in the “perfect law of liberty,” we discover a life shaped by grace, obedience,...

Following Jesus means learning to walk where the Spirit leads — even when the path is challenging. This week, Pastor Kenny reflects on how Christ relied on God’s Word in moments of testing, how the early believers grounded everything in Scripture, and how the Spirit forms His people to love God, love others, and bear good fruit. When we stay surrendered and attentive, the Spirit guides us, strengt...

Scripture shows the Spirit moving in many ways—like wind, like fire, like water—but at Jesus’ baptism, He appears as a dove, a sign of peace and new beginnings. This week, Pastor Susan reflects on how God meets us in seasons that feel overwhelming or hopeless, much like the flood in Noah’s day, and how His Spirit brings renewal, comfort, and the promise of a fresh start. Scripture Matthew 3:13‑17

God’s Word is more than a book on a shelf — it is living, active, and still transforming hearts today. This week, Pastor Kenny reminds us that the foundation of our faith is that the Word became flesh, dwelt among us, and gave His life for our salvation. When we open Scripture, we encounter the God who speaks, who moves, and who now lives within His people. Scripture John 1:1‑18 Isaiah 55:10‑11

A new beginning doesn’t erase the past — it reminds us that God has been faithful all along. Even when life feels uncertain or bleak, His promises hold steady, and His presence remains with us in every season. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how fulfilled prophecy strengthens our trust, how Christ’s example shapes our response to others, and how standing firm in God’s truth leads us into hope, grac...

Christmas meets us in the real world — in our questions, our struggles, and the places where life feels dim. On this night, we remember that Jesus came to bring light into our darkness and hope into our brokenness. Pastor Kenny shares how the message of Christ invites us to lay down our burdens, be honest about our need, and discover the peace and rest only He can give. Scripture Isaiah 7:14 Micah...