Church On The Path

Acts 1:6-8 | Matthew 28:18-20 The mission statement of The UMC is “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Is it missing a word? Rev. John Sterling Poole, Director of Charleston Wesley Foundation, discusses the Great Commission from Matthew and identifies one of the main operative verbs: “go.” What does it look like to go out into the world and make disciples? Drawi...

Can a simple act of kindness really change the world? In this week's message from The Church on the Path, Pastor Brent reflects on Jesus' surprising teaching that even a cup of cold water given in His name matters to God. In a culture that celebrates the big, the impressive, and the extraordinary, Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is often built through small acts of love, compassion, and f...

Romans 6:1b–11 | Matthew 10:24–39 Have you ever found yourself asking, “Lord, do You not care?” In this week’s message, Rev. Brent explores one of the deepest questions of faith—the question we ask when life feels overwhelming, prayers seem unanswered, and the road ahead is uncertain. Drawing from Romans, Matthew, and the story of Hagar in the wilderness, we discover that God’s care is not measure...

What if the most important thing you do today is something you may never see fully grow? In this week's message from The Church on the Path, Pastor Brent reflects on Jesus' words: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Through stories of faith, service, and God's surprising work in unlikely places, we are reminded that disciples are called to be seed-planters—sowing grace, compassio...

Who belongs at the table of Jesus? Pastor Brent explores one of the most radical truths of the Gospel: Jesus continually makes room for people others tried to push away. From the calling of Matthew the tax collector to the healing of a woman who had spent twelve years on the outside, we discover that God's family is not built on perfection, performance, or having all the right answers. It is built...

What happens when the Spirit of God begins to move? In this Pentecost message, Pastor Brent explores how the Holy Spirit transforms fearful disciples into courageous witnesses, breathes life into dry bones, and unites people across every barrier. Drawing from Acts 2, John 20, and the story of Pentecost, this message reminds us that we may not be able to see the wind—but we can certainly see what i...

In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, we reflect on Jesus’ words in John 14 and are reminded that love is more than a feeling—it’s a way of life. Through the promise of the Holy Spirit, we are not left alone to love others with patience, grace, and compassion, even when it’s difficult. Drawing connections between the love many first experienced through their mothers and the sustaining love of Go...

What does it mean to truly make your home in Christ? In this week's message, Pastor Brent explores Jesus' invitation to "abide"—not as a temporary visit, but as a way of life. Speaking to disciples facing fear, uncertainty, and a future they cannot yet understand, Jesus offers something deeper than answers: He offers His presence. Through the stories of Stephen's faithfulness, Peter's vision of sp...