Metter Methodist Messages

📣 This Sunday, we dove into Mark 1:9-13 and explored Jesus' baptism. 🕊️ Did you know that in this powerful moment, we see the entire Trinity at work? Jesus being baptized, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove, and the Father's voice from heaven. Through Jesus' baptism, we learned about four incredible gifts we receive in our relationship with God: The gift of peace 🕊️ A new family in Christ 👨‍...

In this message, we delve into Mark 1:1-8, exploring the dynamic opening of the shortest Gospel, known for its direct and fast-paced narrative. Discover the significance of John the Baptist's role as the preparer of the way for Jesus, and reflect on the profound questions Mark's Gospel poses: Who is Jesus, and how do we follow Him? Pastor Allen introduces a memorable acronym, M.A.R.K., to guide us...

Pastor Allen concludes our series by introducing our 5th Core Value, "Authentic Family." Using Romans 12, Pastor Allen gives some "Household Rules" for the Family of God.

Pastor Allen continues are "Who We Are" series by looking at our 4th Core Value, "Radically Generous."

Pastor Allen continues to introduce our Core Values. This week was Wesleyan Focused. What does it meant to "Methodist"? John Wesley used the picture of a house to describe how we experience God's grace. Pastor Allen goes through The Porch, The Door, and The Rooms.

In this enlightening episode of our "Who We Are" series, we delve into the second Core Value of our church: being Christ Centered. Join us as we explore Colossians 1:15-20 to understand what it truly means to make every decision through the lens of Christ and His Word. Discover how Jesus, the image of the invisible God, created and holds all things together, and why He must be the focal...

Pastor Allen introdcues the 1st of 5 Core Values of Metter Methodist Church. He uses Galatians 5:16-26 to discuss how the church and individual Christ followers should be Spirit-led.

Pastor Allen concludes our Acts series by looking at Paul's example of boldness in sharing his faith even while a prisoner.

While Paul and his shipmates dealt with hurricane force winds, we can learn how to deal with the storms of life. We all deal with them, but it's how we deal with them that matters.

Paul's life was marked by transformation. Jesus tells Paul in verse 18 that he will be sent to help transform the lives of others through the Gospel. Pastor Allen talks about what a transformed life looks like.

In Paul's appeal to Caesar, he make a huge step of obedience. He leans into the calling Jesus gave him in Acts 23:11. Pastor Allen gives a picture of what an obedient Christian looks like.

When Paul is at one of his lowest moments, the risen Jesus stands near Paul. What can we learn about how God is always near to us?

Paul is arrested and speaks to the crowd of Jews. He retells his conversion experience from Acts 9, and tells the crowd his mission to preach the Gospel to Gentiles. On hearing this, the crowd wants Paul dead. They forget the mission. Pastor Allen reminds us to keep our eyes on the mission and expect lives to be changed!

We see in Acts 21 that Paul was ready to be bound and/or to die for serving Christ. Pastor Allen shows us how following Christ requires us to die to ourselves in order to live for Jesus.

"Living a Spirit-Led Life 🕊️ Paul's farewell address in Acts 20 teaches us four key aspects of a life guided by the Holy Spirit: Humility: Put others first, just as Christ did Authenticity: Be real in your faith, both publicly and privately Boldness: Share the transformative power of Jesus without fear Obedience: Follow God's call, even when the path is difficult This week, challenge...

Pastor Allen looks at an encounter Paul has with disciples from Ephesus who had not received the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Allen takes a look at how God speaks to His people. Just as Paul had visions to help guide him where to go on his missionary journey, God speaks to us today.

Pastor Allen looks at the encounter Paul has in Athens. From Paul's message to the Athenians, we see a clear way to talk about God to those around us.

Pastor Allen looks at the relationship between Paul and Timothy and how we are all called to be Spiritual Parents to Spiritual Sons and Daughters. In our disciple making, we want to make resilient, responsible reproducers.

Pastor Allen looks at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. Peter boldly proclaims in verse 11, "We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

Pastor Allen gives a recap of Acts 1-14 as we prepare to begin a series on Acts 15-28.

Pastor Allen concludes his series, "Been There." Jesus knows what it feels like to be unseen. When healing 10 lepers in Luke 17, only 1 returned to give thanks. What can we learn from Jesus and the scriptures about what it's like be unseen?

Pastor Allen continues the series, "Been There." We have been looking at how Jesus has walked in our shoes and has experienced what we have experienced as humans. In this message, Pastor Allen looks at how Jesus was rejected by outsiders and insiders and what we can learn from His experience.

Pastor Allen continues the series, "Been There." We have been looking at how Jesus has walked in our shoes and has experienced what we have experienced as humans. In this message, Pastor Allen looks at waiting on God's timing.

Pastor Allen dives into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. We see how Jesus walked in our shoes and how Jesus loved and mourned.