First UMC Dunedin Messages

New Message Series! Examining some the cultural Christian cliches to see what's true and what's false. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

There are no misfits at the manger of Jesus, because there is nobody who does not belong. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20.

Fourth and final message in our series, "She Doesn't Belong Here". Mary was not who you would expect to be the mother of God, and yet God chose her. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the fourth woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew: Bathsheba Scripture: 2 Samuel 11

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the third woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew. Scripture: selections from the Book of Ruth.

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the first woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew. Scripture: Genesis 38

God, won't you revive our hearts again? Final message in our LOVE BIG series. Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7

Love Generously. Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Love thy Neighbor. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

First message in our LOVE BIG Revive series. Scripture: Malachi 1:10 & Psalm 126

What are some habits that we can keep, or build into our lives that will help us to be emotionally grounded? Scripture: John 4:31-38 & Philippians 4:4-9.

"It's fine" is reserved for those things in our lives that we just don't want to talk about. But, the thing standing between us, and a healthier version of ourselves is often the unprocessed stuff. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 & Psalms.

 How do we stay emotionally strong when everything seems to fall apart? Hint: Saying, "It's Fine. I'm Fine. Everything is Fine." Isn't the most helpful approach. Scripture: John 11

Jesus came not just to make us forgiven people, it's better than that. Jesus came to make us forgiving people. He taught us his way of forgiveness that it would be a daily habit of giving and receiving forgiveness. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Matthew 18:21-22

Sometimes we might feel like we need to forgive God. While we don't technically forgive God, perhaps we need to be reconciled to God. What might holds us back from forgiving others might be our disappointment or anger with God.

It is impossible to travel through life without collecting some emotional souvenirs. However, while our past reminds us, it does not have to define us. Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 & Genesis selections. 

Forgiveness seems like that big, ugly, scary monster under the bed, but if we can shine a light on it then maybe it won't be that scary. There is something that you give up when you forgive, but also something great that you get in return. Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Jesus gave us a practice to commune with God and invites us to take a seat at his table. Scripture: Luke 22:7-30

Jesus was the most joyful person ever, and he used the table to bring joy to the world. Scripture: John 2:1-12

In Jesus' time on earth, the table was a way to bring about justice, but also injustice. Our tables look different, but they can still bring about justice or injustice. Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Start of a new message series about Jesus' table. Scripture Matthew 9:9-13

What does it take to live a long faithful life, full of faith? The story of Caleb gives us some helpful hints. Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

What is our responsibility to the next generation? Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

What is the real reason we get angry & how do we deal with our anger? Scripture:James 3:13-4:2

Fasting is one of the most under-used and over-abused practices of Jesus. So, what is fasting and why should we do it? Scripture Amos 8.