Grenola UMC Sermons

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...

Advent joy is more than celebration—it is the assurance that Christ has come and will come again. In the struggles of life, our first instinct may be to question God, yet His Spirit comforts us and His love never fails. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how true joy is found not in circumstances but in the promise of the Father, who calls us to embrace Him with hope and faith as we await His return....

Advent reminds us that God’s peace comes through promise and fulfillment. From the miracle births of John and Jesus to the call to prepare for Christ’s return, we are invited to live faithfully each day—not just on Sundays, but in every moment. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how the hope of Advent moves us to watch, to witness, and to carry the good news of the Gospel into the world. Scripture Luk...

Advent reminds us to stay awake, watching for the signs of Christ’s return with hearts anchored in hope. Just as many missed His first coming, we are called not to be distracted by the world but to live as light in the darkness. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how faith keeps us ready, love steadies us when rejected, and God’s Word gives life to all who treasure it. Scripture Matthew 24:36‑44 Isaia...

As we give thanks this season, we remember that true gratitude flows from abiding in Christ. He is our righteousness and the source of life, and by His grace we are saved. When we remain in Him, our hearts are shaped to bear fruit in love and thankfulness—even in difficult times. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how the simplicity of the gospel leads us to a life rooted in grace and overflowing with...

The signs of prophecy remind us that God’s plan is unfolding, even when the future feels uncertain. Though no one knows the exact day or hour, Jesus calls us to keep loving, serving, and living with compassion. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how Christ’s example of humble strength steadies our hearts, draws people through love rather than fear, and points us toward the hope of God’s coming kingdom...

In a world that often seeks power and recognition, Jesus shows us a better way—serving with humility and loving without condition. By washing His disciples’ feet, He revealed that true greatness is found in compassion, not judgment. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how Christ’s example calls us to treat one another with kindness, embrace God’s love, and live as servants in His kingdom. Scripture Mar...

Jesus reveals Himself as eternal and unshakable, the true cornerstone on which our lives must be built. Even when God seems silent in the tests of life, His mercy and promises remain sure. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how trusting in Christ steadies our faith, deepens our hope, and anchors us in God’s grace. Scripture Luke 6:39‑49 John 8:39‑59 Psalm 2:1‑12 Psalm 37 Ephesians 2:1‑10

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, offering hope where division and darkness try to take hold. These Scriptures remind us that God is patient with His promise, desiring that none should perish, and that our trust must rest in Christ alone. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how the gospel calls us to prayer, unity, and steadfast faith as we live in the light of His coming. Scripture Luke 19:1‑10 2...

Grace is God’s gift—undeserved, humbling, and transforming. From Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to Paul’s reminder that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness, Scripture shows us that grace changes how we see ourselves and how we treat others. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how living in God’s grace shapes our hearts, our humility, and our hope. Scripture Luke 18:9‑14 2 C...

Prayer is more than words—it’s the heartbeat of faith. Jesus calls us to keep praying and not lose heart, trusting that God hears and knows what we need even when His answers come in unexpected ways. This week, Pastor Kenny shares how a life of prayer shapes our trust, strengthens our love, and keeps us close to the Father. Scripture: Luke 18:1‑8 Hebrews 11:6 Galatians 6:9‑10 Jeremiah 33:3 1 Kings...

Before anything else existed, God spoke—and life began. Creation was not an accident or the product of human wisdom, but the intentional work of a God who called everything good and set it in order. From the very start, His Word has been life, His plan has been redemption, and His design has been holy and honorable. The world may offer its own explanations and values, but Scripture reminds us that...

Who is truly rich in God’s eyes? Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus turns our assumptions upside down, reminding us that to gain the whole world but lose our soul is no gain at all. Throughout Scripture, God calls those who feel unworthy and equips them to trust in Him rather than in wealth or strength. Join us as Pastor Kenny explores how true riches are found in godliness with contentmen...

In the Bible, the Kingdom of God is God’s reign breaking into the world—often in ways that seem small, hidden, and unexpected. It’s not built on human power or tradition, but on righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Join us as Pastor Kenny takes us through the words of Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles to glimpse a Kingdom that grows quietly yet transforms completely, inviting us t...

Following Jesus is never casual—it requires surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay everything at His feet. The call to discipleship is clear: gaining the whole world means nothing if we lose our soul. Yet Christ does not leave us alone; He gives His Spirit to guide, strengthen, and clothe us in love. Join us as Pastor Kenny unpacks what it truly means to count the cost and walk in the life...