First United Methodist Church of Kearney Sermons

Who is shaping the way you think? We live in a world overflowing with opinions, podcasts, posts, influencers, and advice. But Proverbs reminds us that not every voice deserves equal influence. This Sunday we'll wrap up our Pedaling Proverbs series by exploring the difference between the wise, the foolish, and the evil—and asking a challenging question: Who are you allowing to influence your life?...

🚴 Who’s pulling for you? And who are you pulling for? Cyclists know the power of the peloton. Riding together means sharing the burden, conserving energy, and going farther than you could alone. The same is true in our faith. "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." – Proverbs 13:20 God never intended us to follow Jesus alone. We grow when we surround ourselves...

🚴‍♂️ It Never Gets Easier. You Just Get Faster. When life gets hard, it's easy to wonder why the road still feels uphill. Shouldn't experience make things easier? Shouldn't faith remove the challenges? This Sunday we'll begin our new series, Pedaling Proverbs , by exploring a surprising truth from the book of Proverbs: wisdom isn't about arriving—it's about continuing to grow. Just as cyclists be...

What happens when faith becomes more than a checklist? This Sunday, we'll explore the story of the woman at the well and discover a simple but life-changing truth: spending time with Jesus changes us. When we move beyond merely knowing about Jesus and begin truly knowing Him, shame gives way to freedom, faith becomes personal, and our lives become a testimony to others. Join us this Sunday as we l...

What if we looked at faith through the eyes of a child—trusting, loving, forgiving? This Sunday's message reminds us of the one constant we can always count on: Jesus did, He does, and He always will love us. Jesus didn't come to impress the world with power and glory. He humbled Himself, became human, walked among us, and died on a cross—all because He loved us too much to leave us broken and los...

Most of us want to make a difference… but we keep waiting for the perfect moment, more time, or better qualifications. This Sunday we’re talking about the story of the Good Samaritan and a simple truth we often forget: God is not asking you to do everything — He’s asking you to faithfully do something. The Kingdom grows when ordinary people take small faithful steps. Join us this Sunday as we disc...

Today we conclude our “Throwback” series by stepping back and seeing the big picture of scripture: from the garden, to the temple, to Jesus, to the promise of a new heaven and new earth, the story of the Bible is the story of God drawing closer to people. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “How long, O Lord?” or struggling with waiting, suffering, or uncertainty, this message is for you. Revelat...

What if your relationship with God wasn’t based on your performance? This Sunday in Throwback , we’re looking at the “new covenant” Jesus introduces in Matthew 26:26-28. So many areas of life operate on performance, penalties, and proving ourselves worthy — but Jesus came to offer something radically different: acceptance through grace. Join us as we explore how all the promises of the Old Testame...

The Apostle Paul's simple command in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 challenges us to "encourage one another and build each other up." But here's the reality—we're great at thinking kind thoughts about people, yet terrible at actually expressing them. We assume people know how we feel, but they don't. God knows our hearts, but people need to hear our words. The solution? Notice. Encourage. Repeat. Whether it...

David wasn't the people's choice; he was God's choice. He wasn't perfect, tall, or powerful, but he was faithful. God uses imperfect people who trust Him. You don't need to be perfect to be used by God; you need to be faithful.

Throwback: Moses, Limits, and God’s Limitless Love What do unlimited lemonade, endless shrimp, and the Ten Commandments have in common? They all reveal something important about human nature: we don’t do well without limits. We don’t follow God to earn His love. We follow Him because we already have it. Limits are good. God’s limitless love is even better. Join us as we continue our “Throwback” se...

God doesn't force a relationship with us—He freely pursues us out of love, not need. From the Garden of Eden to the cross, His grace covers our brokenness. We're free to choose: will we trust Him or walk away? A forced agreement isn't agreeable to God.

Ever had a “Now what?” moment? A new job. A diagnosis. A loss. A new opportunity that feels exciting… and terrifying. In John 21, Peter goes back to what’s comfortable—fishing—until Jesus meets him on the shore and calls him forward. This Sunday, we’ll talk about the two obstacles to faith—comfort and comparison—and why following Jesus means answering “now what?” with faith. Join us this Sunday as...

Ever notice how some people can look at something broken… and see what it could become ? That’s what Easter is all about. Mary went to the tomb expecting grief — but found resurrection. The disciples thought it was over — but God was just getting started. This Easter, discover how Jesus brings new life to what we’ve given up on. Because even when we think it’s over… God isn’t finished. Join us Eas...

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Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, bringing peace when people expected war. The crowds shouted "Hosanna!" then "Crucify him!" days later. Palm Sunday reminds us: Jesus came not to meet our expectations, but to save us from sin through His ultimate act of love and courage.

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