First Church Williamsport

Life Application: What storms of life do you have going on right now? Into what “boat” do you need to invite Jesus—Your heart? A situation at work? On behalf of a loved one? First Church? Something else?  Trust that this God will always meet us in our doubts and storms. How can I more fully live into the Jesus story so that I might tell and share the Jesus story?  Who can I better share the truth,...

Life Application: How can I live a life that reflects the supreme truth, beauty, and goodness of Jesus? How can I best tell this story in a way that those around me say, “I have never seen anything like this?” How can I be an intercessor for those in need around me? If you have not already done so, will you commit to serving for a day during the August Transform mission experience as a way of inte...

Life Application: What is my God story right now? How can I join God more fully in that divine account? How can I share my God story with others?  Do I tend to only know about God, or do I share in God’s story with God? How can it be more of the latter?  In my life right now, am I at a place where my walk with God is just beginning to bud?  To blossom?  Or to show great fruit? What step can I take...

Life Reflection: God's grace is superabundant and is for all people.

Life Reflection: Participate, participate, share

Life Application: How can I be a more a trustee of God’s plans and God’s grace this week? Who has hurt me that I need to forgive? Will I pray for that person or persons this week? Are there additional steps I can take to be at peace with those who have hurt me? Where do I need to stop being a trustee of guilt so I can use my God-given power for good?

Life Application: If I am deeply honest with myself, how restless is my soul?  How tired am I? What will help me understand that Sabbath is about restoration, healing, and life rather than an outdated rule to follow?  Which steps from above can I take today to better embrace the resting power of Sabbath?

Life Reflection: Have I ever thought about the importance of Sabbath?  Do I view Sabbath more as a gift or a chain in my life?  Is it easy or hard for me to rest?  Why? What step can I take to embrace the gift of Sabbath in my life? What will help me to stop and rest?  To celebrate and breathe?  To know that in Jesus, “I am enough?”

Life Reflection: What is my biggest obstacle to actually practicing spiritual disciplines?  Have I considered the power of God that I am missing out on when I do not engage in spiritual disciplines?  What spiritual discipline am I willing to commit to practicing this week? Prayer: Almighty God, help me to experience disciplined power by making the commitment to begin practicing at least one new sp...

Life Reflection: In what ways is my schedule out of control?  How is my schedule being determined?  What do I need to say “no” to? What do I need to add to my schedule?  What spiritual disciplines am I willing to exercise this week to keep my eye on the prize of Jesus? Scripture Reflection: Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off ever...

Life Reflection: What most helps me to remember and realize my true identity in Christ?  Do I realize the power God has given me to live into?  Am I willing to more intentionally live in the quiet power God offers by reclaiming my identity?  What steps am I willing to take to experience this identity?  What will it take for me to say “I know I am an Image Bearer of God…” and then live into that id...

Reflection Questions: When it comes to Jesus, would you describe yourself as feeling more “fired” or “fired up” about Jesus?  Why?  Am I more familiar with the principles or the person of Jesus? What would it take for the Resurrected Christ to burn within my heart?  Where might Jesus be walking beside me and I simply have not seen Him there?  What would help open my eyes to the personal, Risen Lor...

Reflection Questions: Has the reality that Jesus died for me ever fully penetrated my heart?  What realization would cause my heart to burn for Jesus?  Is it easy or hard for me to picture Jesus as being holy?  What about Jesus strikes me as holy?  What does not?  Why?  Will I commit to making the journey with Christ all the way to the cross during this Holy Week? And beyond?  Will you pray on a d...

When Christ is set apart in our hearts, we can't help but share our hope with others - even when it is uncomfortable. 1 Peter 3:13-16 Jordan Egli March 19, 2018

"Transformation in Christ--Changing lives inside and out." ~Romans 12:2 United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA dedicated to spreading the gospel through invitation, sending, teaching, and prayer.

"Transformation in Christ--Changing lives inside and out." ~Romans 12:2 United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA dedicated to spreading the gospel through invitation, sending, teaching, and prayer.

"Transformation in Christ--Changing lives inside and out." ~Romans 12:2 United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA dedicated to spreading the gospel through invitation, sending, teaching, and prayer.

"Transformation in Christ--Changing lives inside and out." ~Romans 12:2 United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA dedicated to spreading the gospel through invitation, sending, teaching, and prayer.

Life Reflection: On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 is low and 10 is high) rank yourself on the following healthy habits:      >My power to serve out of reverence for Christ is strong right now _____      >Love is lived out more as a verb than a noun for me _____      >My marriage (or walk with God) is my # 1 earthly priority _____      >My marriage (or walk with God) is more about being sanctified than bei...

Reflection Questions: Do I really believe that the Light overcomes the darkness?  Can I truly get to a place where I am able to rejoice even in suffering?  What steps can I take to help me realize the truth that the Light does overcome the darkness?  Will I commit to repeating scripture in my life on a regular basis?  Will I seek to regularly remember all that God has done for us?  Will I practice...

Reflection Questions: What can I do to strengthen my relationship with God so that I am able to “wait for it” when I feel like God is silent, hidden, or inactive?  Can I remember God’s faithfulness by journaling?  Can I impress the truths of Scripture in my mind by more faithfully reading the Bible?  Can I ask someone to pray for me?

Reflection Questions: How can understanding the role of pride in my life help me face the darkness in my life?  What idols have I made in my life that contribute to darkness in my life?  Where in my soul is there a void of darkness that is exhausting me?  Who is it I tend to blame for what is wrong in life?  Can I learn to embrace in my heart the reality that God is in control of all things?  Can...

Reflection Questions: One way to see the darkness of life overcome with the Light of Christ is to actively wait upon the Lord in faith.  This process involves a mindset and faith of patience, perspective, obedience, God-centeredness, and joy.  Which of these mindsets comes most easily to me?  Which is the most difficult?  Will I commit to more actively waiting on the Lord in my own life?  Where is...