Wesley Etowah UMC

Advent is a time of anticipating Christ’s arrival and his return in glory. This Advent series draws from the rich history and lyrics of the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each Sunday we will sing this hymn, adding a new verse each week. We will explore how it is connected to Christ’s coming in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We continue this series by talking about the Lord of Might...

Advent is a time of anticipating Christ’s arrival and his return in glory. This Advent series draws from the rich history and lyrics of the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each Sunday we will sing this hymn, adding a new verse each week. We will explore how it is connected to Christ’s coming in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We continue this series by talking about Wisdom from on Hi...

Advent is a time of anticipating Christ’s arrival and his return in glory. This Advent series draws from the rich history and lyrics of the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each Sunday we will sing this hymn, adding a new verse each week. We will explore how it is connected to Christ’s coming in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We begin by talking about captive Israel’s lonely exile. A...

Our generosity creates ripples out into the world. We give to this church so we can get the next generation ready to carry on the mission of Jesus. Associated Scripture: Psalm 145:1-13. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Our generosity creates ripples out into the world. We give in order to make a difference right now in the world today. The church is here to make a difference. Associated Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠ ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠ ⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Our generosity creates ripples out into the world. Giving is a part of our purpose – God created us to be generous in our giving to others. Jesus tells us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Associated Scripture: Acts 20:32-35.   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠ wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate ⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Can a sermon really be deadly? When the Apostle Paul preached for too long, it ended up being deadly. Explore this strange story with us. Associated Scripture: Acts 20:7-12. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

What happens when a Prophet of God is bullied about his baldness? Find out in this un-Bear-able tale about Elisha and the She-Bears. Explore this strange story with us. Associated Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-25. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Before Grub Hub and UberEats, God used a raven (an unclean animal) to deliver food to the Prophet Elijah while he was in the wilderness. Explore this strange story with us. Associated Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6.    Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

A Talking Donkey isn’t just found in the movie Shrek. There was one in the Bible first! Discover this odd tale about a donkey who sees better than a prophet. Associated Scripture: Numbers 22:20-35. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Pridefulness is a deadly sin! Associated Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Change is never easy, but it is necessary. God has come to do a new thing. This sermon explores how the early change navigated change in order to welcome the Gentiles into the fold. Associated Scripture: Acts 11:1-18. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!    

Judgmentalism is when we form opinions too quickly, especially when disapproving of someone or something. Jesus warns us against the dangers of judgmentalism. How might we "Be Curious. Not Judgmental." Associated Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Tribalism is to associate in groups, but it turns toxic when we look negatively at those outside our tribe. The Apostle Paul tells us that we are neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. We are all one in Christ Jesus.  Associated Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29.   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. You...

“Toxic Christianity!” This is not a phrase that we often hear in the life of the church. But unfortunately, it is something that people often experience in the life of the church. My hope is that we can experience healing and wholeness in Christ for the ways that we have been harmed by the church, and we can learn about ways that we have contributed to other people’s harm as we strive to be the pe...

If something is “Toxic” then that means that it is poisonous, dangerous, destructive, and harmful. Sometimes we experience toxic things happen in the church. Even though we are Christians, we are still human beings, and we are not perfect. But when we take the time to examine our own lives, then we have an opportunity to right some of our wrongs. We make a way for Jesus to come into our lives and...

“Toxic Christianity!” This is not a phrase that we often hear in the life of the church. But unfortunately, it is something that people often experience in the life of the church. My hope is that we can experience healing and wholeness in Christ for the ways that we have been harmed by the church, and we can learn about ways that we have contributed to other people’s harm as we strive to be the pe...

In the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Jesus offers this commentary on economic inequality, pointing out the stark contrast that exists between the rich and the poor. But there is a Great Reversal that occurs when the rich man and Lazarus die. Associated Scripture: Luke 16:9-31 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate...

Jesus teaches about the importance of being persistent in our prayers by telling a story about how a woman’s persistence slowly wears down an unjust judge until he finally gives in and does the right thing. Associated Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

A landowner hires workers for his vineyard. Even though some of these laborers have worked for twelve hours, some for nine hours, some for six hours, some for three hours, and some for only one hour, they are all paid the exact same wage. Associated Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your...

A Pharisee and a tax collector walk into a Temple - two men who are polar opposites. One is considered righteous and the other is considered unrighteous. They both go into the Temple and pray to God, but Jesus tells us that only one walks away justified. Associated Scripture: Luke 18:9-14. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org...

Jesus tells us that the Kingdom of God is revealed through small, ordinary, objects like a mustard seed that grows into a large tree.  A tiny seed has the potential to grow into the largest of trees. Associated Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

A pinch of yeast is added to three measures of flour. That is about 50 pounds of flour! This is no ordinary recipe for a loaf of bread. Jesus tells this parable to share about the extravagance of God's kingdom! Associated Scripture: Matthew 13:33-35. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a diffe...

Jesus tells a parable about a plowman who sells all of his possessions for a field with hidden treasure and a merchant who sells everything for one precious pearl. Associated Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Jesus tells a parable about a prodigal son who wastes his inheritance. When he returns home, his father welcomes him, forgives him, and throws him a party! But the older brother is not as happy about the prodigal's return. Associated Scripture: Luke 15:11-32. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support make...