Shiloh Methodist Church

A sad reality in the story of Jonah is this: you can do what God has called you to do, but you can miss the whole point. You can say the right things, but not have the right heart. Check out Part 3 of our series on The Book of Jonah.

How does God respond to Jonah’s disobedience? It would seem with punishment, as a huge fish swallows him whole. But, what if the whale wasn’t punishment? What if the whale was provision? Check out this teaching from our Summer Reading series through The Book of Jonah.

God is our Father. And we are His children. That simple truth changes everything. Check out this teaching from Kelby Wardlow on the beauty of the Father’s love.

Most of us have heard the story of Jonah and the Whale. Which means most of us skim the surface when reading it. We’re taking some time this summer to dig deeper into the story of Jonah, to see how it applies to our lives today. In Part 1, we explore the reason Jonah ran from God’s call to go to Nineveh. Which helps us see how we’re not that different from Jonah. Because we all have a Nineveh in o...

It takes a child 10-20 times of trying a new food before they know if they like it or not. Which means just because something tastes bad at first bite, doesn’t mean it’s not good. So often in the journey following Jesus, we will be introduced to things that don’t taste good at first bite. And we can be tempted to stay away from what tastes “bad” and only eat what tastes “good.” But just because so...

What’s the first word that comes when to mind when you hear “Thomas”? Most often, doubt. Thomas doubted Jesus was alive. And the point of that story is: don’t be like Thomas. But, is the story of Thomas encountering Jesus after the resurrection just a caution for us to not doubt? Or, is this encounter between Thomas and Jesus about something deeper? Maybe the focus is less on Thomas, and more on J...

Jesus didn’t come as the exception. He came as the example. To show us what it means to live and love and serve. And after His resurrection, Jesus reminds His disciples that the goal wasn’t just to believe in Him. The goal was to be like Him. To go and do as He did. Just as He was sent by the Father, so now we are sent by Jesus to bear His image in the world.

In a world where leaving is easy, staying is powerful choice. When everyone else had left Jesus, one stayed. And the one who stayed, became the one to see.

One moment, you’ll go wherever Jesus leads. The next, you don’t want to go any farther. This was the experience of Jesus’ most fiery disciple, Peter. And he ultimately denied Jesus. But that wasn’t the end of the story. After the Resurrection, Jesus comes walking down the shoreline. And Peter’s life is forever changed.

Where did Jesus go after the resurrection? To find His children. And His goal wasn’t to prove anyone wrong. It was to reveal Himself to us.

Where do you go to look for life? Often we are looking everywhere besides where Jesus said we would find it. Maybe the Resurrection is a reminder that we won’t find life in dead places. Maybe the Resurrection is a declaration that abundant life is ours in Jesus. // From our Easter 2025 Sunrise Service by the river.

Is Jesus worth it? For Mary, He was worth the full bottle. He was worth pouring it all out. And the decision to pour out our entire lives to Jesus is one we make, not just once, but everyday. Because to Jesus, we were worth it all. So, the question is: is He?

Fasting is powerful. But fasting is temporary. In the Kingdom to come, we won’t fast. We will feast. And at that feast, God will wipe away every tear from our eyes and death will be swallowed up forever. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The Practice of Fasting.”

Fasting isn’t just a personal spiritual discipline. It’s a way to share and set free. To share what we have with those who don’t. And to co-labor with Jesus in setting His people free.

All throughout Scripture and Church history, we see when prayer is combined with fasting, God responds in a unique and powerful way. Fasting has a way of amplifying, both God’s voice to us, and our voice to God. Because when we fast and pray, we move from just passively acknowledging Jesus, to actively seeking Him. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The Practice...

We all struggle with what the Scriptures refer to as “the flesh.” And the desires of our flesh often hinder us from walking in the Way of Jesus. The problem is: fighting your flesh is hard to do in your own strength. But with fasting, we have a powerful way to draw on God’s strength to fight our flesh and feed our spirit. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The P...

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. They are a sacred part of who we are as people created in the image of God. And what we do with our bodies matters. And when it comes to fasting, fasting is a powerful way that we offer our whole selves, not just at a head level, but a body level, to Jesus.

Fasting is one of the most powerful practices from the life of Jesus. And it’s arguably one of the most neglected in the church today. What is fasting? Why does it matter? Could we be missing something when it comes this ancient practice from the Way of Jesus? We’re taking a closer look as we journey through the season of Lent. Check out the first teaching from our series on fasting “Hunger and Th...

Each new season of life brings with it the death of another season. And it’s no different with following Jesus. There’s no version of following Jesus that doesn’t involve what He called: “Taking up your cross.” Dying to yourself is a major part of the journey with Jesus. And it doesn’t just take place at the beginning of the journey. It takes place each day. No matter how long you’ve been followin...

Each week, we do the same thing. We sing. We pray. We learn from Scripture. It’s the same old thing each week. Which, if we’re honest, can become boring over time. Why do keep doing the same old thing? Check out this teaching on doing the same thing from our series “Why Do We Do That?”

If you’ve ever walked into a church and heard them begin reciting something in unison, it can be a little weird. But, just because it might seem weird, doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful. For generations, followers of Jesus have recited a common creed. And that creed is for more than vain repetition. Check out this teaching on Why Do We Say The Apostle’s Creed?, from our series “Why Do We Do That?”

We all have questions. And it’s okay to ask them. We’re taking some time to answer some questions from the life of our church, and the Church as a whole. To start: Why do we take Communion? Check out the first teaching in our series “Why Do We Do That?”

Do we allow what we see to affect our ability to see what God can do? Regardless of circumstance or situation, the question is never: Can God? The question is: Do we have eyes that are open to see that He can? // Check out our final teaching in our series “Open Our Eyes”

You know what’s harder than opening your eyes to what God has done already? Opening your eyes to what God is doing today. Right here. Right now. In the present moment. The nation of Israel couldn’t see what God was doing in the desert because it wasn’t as miraculous as the Red Sea. They were hungry and tired and frustrated in the moment. So, God decided to give them bread. But He only told them to...

What are the stones in your life? The moments and memories of God’s provision and faithfulness? God asked the nation of Israel to set up stones to remind them of what He had already done. Maybe we need to set up some stones of our own. To remember His goodness and all that He has already done in our lives.