First UMC Dunedin Messages

Christmas tells us that the story isn't over. Scripture Micah 5:2-5

When there is a gap between our expectations and our experience, we can become discouraged. Even in our discouragement there is evidence of God still at work. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

John the Baptist was a strange dude, and he had a harsh message. But, what does he have to say about average, mediocre sinners? Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

First Sunday of Advent 2022. Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 (selections)

What if loving our neighbor starts by something as simple as seeing them the way that God sees them? Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

We all know how to act generous in the moment... at the checkout line, during the phone-athon. But what does it look like to live generously? Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

We can't solve every problem in the world, and yet as followers of Jesus we can't go hide in a hole either. So, what are we to do? Well, we can do for one what we wish we could do for everyone. Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Christian math is weird. One doesn't equal one, instead one equals everyone. While we can't do for everyone like Jesus has, we can do for one what we wish we could do for everyone. Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Final message in our series, "Prayers for Grown-Up" Scripture: Acts 9 (selections)

Why would we pray for God to not lead us into temptation? But, the real question is who leads us into temptation? Or do we lead us into temptation? Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he taught them to pray for 3 things: 1) Provision, 2) Pardon, 3) Protection. Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

We may have learned how to pray as children, but how do we pray now that we're grown ups and have adult sized problems? Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Who do you call when you have to call out "Mayday!" We need our people most when life is hardest. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Second message in our series, "Find Your People." Authentic Christian community is integral to our faith.

New message series about finding your people to build deep community in a lonely world. We need each other to sharpen each other. Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

You know you've started to drift when you stop working and start watching. When you stop working towards the kingdom of heaven that Jesus inaugurated and start just watching the world go by. Scripture: Matthew 9:34-38

You know you've started to drift when you stop gathering and start isolating. The local church needs you, and you need a local church. Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

We all wonder. And wonder is great. Wonder is the reason why we have accounts of Jesus' greatest teachings. He taught because we wondered. But, how can we wonder without wandering away from God? Scripture: John 6 (selections)

Sometimes when we want to control or fix things, what we need to do is to "stand still" in the chaos because God will fight the battle for us. 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

Youth Sunday 2022. Scripture Luke 10:38-42

Ever feel like you've lost your faith? Maybe not lost, but misplaced? Feel like you've drifted from God? We all can drift, it's easy to do, all you have to do is... nothing. But, we have an anchor. Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

What is the faith of the next generation worth? What is the faith of the next generation worth to you? Scripture: Joshua 4

Last message in our series, "3 Mile walk." Faithfulness is what is needed for our journey with God. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

We won't get to where God has called us without courage. Many times courage means just taking the first step, going the first mile, and not giving up. But, we need encouragers for the journey, especially during a season of delay. 

What does it mean to be holy? Holiness is so much more than isolating yourself with daily devotionals. Scripture 1 Samuel 14:1-7