Grenola UMC Sermons

After His resurrection, Jesus turned to Peter with a simple but life‑changing command: Follow Me. That call has echoed through the centuries, reaching every disciple who must decide whether to lay aside excuses and walk in obedience. The invitation is costly, but it is also filled with purpose and promise. Join us as Pastor Kenny reflects on Jesus’ words and what it means to follow Him wholehearte...

Isaiah foretold a child who would be called the Prince of Peace, yet Jesus Himself declared that His coming would bring division as well as hope. The peace He offers is not shallow or temporary—it is reconciliation with God, the breaking down of walls, and the promise of His Kingdom where justice and righteousness reign. Scripture reminds us that true peace is costly, but it is also eternal. Join...

Jesus calls His followers to live with lamps burning and hearts awake, ready for the Master’s return. True faith is not passive—it listens to God’s Word, turns from empty ritual, and walks in obedience even when the promise seems far off. From the prophets to the heroes of Hebrews, Scripture reminds us that hope is sustained by trust in the unseen and confidence in God’s faithfulness. Join us as P...

The religious leaders grumbled when Jesus welcomed tax collectors and sinners, but His mission was clear: to seek and to save the lost. Through parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, through stories of humility and grace, Scripture reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than our failures. In Christ, we find forgiveness, freedom, and the light that exposes sin while offering new life. Join u...

Crowds once asked Jesus, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” His answer pointed not to human effort, but to faith in the One whom the Father sent. From the prophets to the words of Christ, Scripture reveals that God’s will is not hidden—it is to believe, to walk in His truth, and to live in the hope of His coming Kingdom. In a world filled with shifting voices and false promises, His W...

In a world full of distractions and competing voices, Jesus reminds us that only one thing truly matters. From Mary sitting at His feet to the warnings against greed and misplaced priorities, Scripture calls us to fix our hearts on what is eternal. The gospel is clear: life is found in Christ, and faith comes by hearing His Word. Join us as Pastor Kenny points us to the most important thing of all...

Jacob’s long night by the river reminds us that faith is not always neat or easy—it can feel like a struggle, a wrestling match with God Himself. Yet in the struggle, God gives a new name, a new identity, and a blessing that changes the course of a life. From the parable of the Good Samaritan to Paul’s vision of Christ’s supremacy, Scripture shows us that God meets us in our striving and calls us...

Jesus sent His followers into the fields, reminding them that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. From parables of seed and soil to the call of the prophet Isaiah, Scripture shows us both the urgency of the mission and the faithfulness of the One who sends. The work is not easy, but it is eternal—sowing, reaping, and persevering in the Spirit. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how the...

When Jesus steps into the broken places of our lives, chains fall and freedom begins. From the man delivered on the shores of Galilee to the promise of good news in Isaiah, Scripture shows us a Savior who heals, restores, and gives authority over the enemy. In Christ, we are no longer bound by sin or fear—we are made alive, reconciled, and sent out in His power. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how...

Jesus promised that the Spirit would come to guide His followers into all truth. Unlike the shifting wisdom of the world, the Spirit reveals what is eternal, trustworthy, and life‑giving. From the voice of wisdom in Proverbs to the words of Christ in John, Scripture shows us that God has not left us to wander in confusion—He has given us His Spirit to lead us. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how th...

Jesus calls Himself the true vine, and we are the branches. Apart from Him, there is no life, no fruit, no lasting peace. But when we remain in Him, the Spirit produces love, joy, and holiness that the world cannot give. Scripture reminds us that abiding in Christ is not passive—it is a daily choice to stay rooted in His Word and strengthened by His Spirit. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how life...

On the night before the cross, Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven and prayed—not only for His disciples, but for all who would believe through their message. His desire was unity, holiness, and the deep assurance that the Father’s love would rest on His people. From the prophets to the Last Supper, Scripture shows that God’s covenant plan has always been to draw His people close and make them one in...

The peace Jesus offers is unlike anything the world can give. It is steady in the storm, present in the trial, and rooted in the Spirit who dwells within us. From the upper room to the waves of Galilee, Scripture shows us that Christ’s peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of His power and love. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how this promise of peace shapes our faith and steadies o...

On the night before His death, Jesus gave His disciples a new command: love one another as I have loved you. That love was not abstract—it was shown in humility, sacrifice, and service. True greatness in God’s Kingdom is not measured by power or position, but by a heart willing to serve. Join us as Pastor Kenny reflects on Jesus’ words in John 13 and what it means to live with a servant’s heart to...

From the wisdom of Proverbs to the words of Jesus, Scripture points us to the unity and holiness of the one true God. He is not divided, nor is His truth shaken by the voices of the world. In Christ, we see the Father revealed, and in His prayer, we glimpse the oneness He desires for His people. Join us as Pastor Kenny leads us through these passages to see the beauty of God’s unity and the call t...

The call of Jesus is simple in words but radical in practice: Follow Me. From the shores of Galilee to the road of Damascus, that invitation has changed lives and redirected destinies. It is a call to trust God’s Word above human voices, to worship Him alone, and to walk in obedience wherever He leads. Join us as Pastor Kenny explores how this call still speaks today, summoning us to a life of fai...

Two disciples walked away from Jerusalem in sorrow, their hopes shattered—until the risen Christ drew near and opened the Scriptures to them. What seemed like defeat became the fulfillment of God’s plan, foretold by the prophets and proclaimed by the apostles. From David’s line to the resurrection of Jesus, the story of salvation is one of God’s faithfulness across generations. Even in the midst o...

The empty tomb is the heart of our faith: Christ is risen, and death has been defeated. Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Lord turned sorrow into joy, and the apostles proclaimed this good news with boldness—that Jesus is alive, and forgiveness is offered in His name. The testimony of Scripture is not myth or imagination, but the witness of those who saw, heard, and touched the Word of Lif...

The road into Jerusalem begins with shouts of joy and palm branches waving, yet it quickly turns toward the suffering and sacrifice of the cross. The prophets foresaw a humble King riding on a donkey, a Servant who would be despised and rejected, and a covenant written on the hearts of God’s people. Jesus entered the city not to claim earthly power, but to fulfill God’s plan of redemption through...

The gospel reminds us that life in Christ is not simply survival after death, but transformation here and now. Mary’s act of devotion at Bethany points to the power of Jesus’ coming sacrifice, while Isaiah proclaims that God makes a way where there is none, bringing new life out of what once seemed lost. Paul testifies that all earthly gains are nothing compared to knowing Christ, pressing on towa...

Jesus warns that life is fragile and calls us to repent, bearing fruit that honors God. The prophets echo this truth, reminding us that empty ritual and divided hearts cannot please the Lord—He desires justice, mercy, and lives rooted in His Word. Christ Himself teaches that we cannot serve both God and worldly treasures, for true devotion belongs to Him alone. And through the cross, Paul proclaim...

Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is more than a story of rebellion—it is a picture of the Father’s heart. God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but longs for all to turn and live. To the weary and burdened, Christ offers rest; to the fearful, He speaks courage and strength. The embrace of the Father is wide enough for the lost, the broken, and the wandering to come home. Join us as Pa...

Crowds once asked Jesus what God requires, and His answer was simple yet profound: to believe in the One He has sent. The will of God is not a hidden mystery but a revealed calling—to hold fast to hope, to encourage one another in faith, and to live lives marked by holiness and gratitude. From the words of Christ to the exhortations of Paul, Scripture reminds us that God’s will is both our assuran...

Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain begins with blessings and warnings that turn the world’s values upside down—calling the poor, the hungry, and the persecuted “blessed.” Yet these words are not only about personal discipleship; they echo the prophetic vision of God’s coming Kingdom. From Daniel’s vision of the Anointed One, to Ezekiel’s warnings, to the psalms and prophets who foresaw nations rising agai...

When Jesus called His first disciples by the sea, He invited them to leave their nets and follow Him into a new kind of work—becoming fishers of men. Like Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness, this call begins with awe, confession, and cleansing, then moves into mission. Paul reminds us that the message of the cross may seem like foolishness to the world, but it is the very power of God. The risen Ch...