Shiloh Methodist Church

Who does the Kingdom of God belong to? Jesus’ answer might surprise you. Check out this teaching on who God’s Kingdom belongs to, and what that means for us today.

We all exist in tension. From deep encounters with Jesus to deep frustrations in life. From taking one step forward to taking another step back. But the issue isn’t that we experience those tensions in life. The issue is that we stay stuck there. Never actually moving forward in our journey with Jesus. Check out this teaching on how to not stay stuck in the tension and surrender to the process of...

In the most painful moment, what came out of Jesus was Scripture. He was so steeped in the Word, that it permeated His every thought. And He sets the example for us for how we are called to steep ourselves in Scripture. To hide the Word in our hearts. And a powerful way to do that is through memorizing it. Check out this teaching on the power of memorizing Scripture, from our series “Bread and Bre...

Studying the Bible isn’t just for pastors. It’s for everyone who follow Jesus. Studying helping us dig deeper into the Bible and go beyond our assumptions about the Bible. Check out this teaching on the importance of studying the Bible, from our series “Bread and Breath: The Practice of Scripture.”

The Bible wasn’t designed to be read quickly like a breaking news snippet. It was designed to be chewed on. To be read slowly, prayerfully, and intentionally. The question is: how do we slow down to read the Bible in a way to meditate on its words? Check out this teaching from our series “Bread and Breath: The Practice of Scripture.”

We don’t just read the Bible for information. We read the Bible for formation. To be with Jesus and to be formed more fully into His image. Check out this teaching on reading the Bible, from our series “Bread and Breath: The Practice of Scripture.”

Many of us know we need to read the Bible. But, we might not know why we need to read it. Or, we don’t understand it when we read it. We’re beginning a journey together to better understand what the Bible is and how God intended us to engage with it as His people. Check out this introductory teaching from our series “Bread and Breath: The Practice of Scripture.”

Are you only okay when forgiveness applies to you and those you consider neighbors? Or, are you okay when God’s mercy and grace extends to those you consider enemies?

A sad reality in the story of Jonah is this: you can do what God has called you to do, but you can miss the whole point. You can say the right things, but not have the right heart. Check out Part 3 of our series on The Book of Jonah.

How does God respond to Jonah’s disobedience? It would seem with punishment, as a huge fish swallows him whole. But, what if the whale wasn’t punishment? What if the whale was provision? Check out this teaching from our Summer Reading series through The Book of Jonah.

God is our Father. And we are His children. That simple truth changes everything. Check out this teaching from Kelby Wardlow on the beauty of the Father’s love.

Most of us have heard the story of Jonah and the Whale. Which means most of us skim the surface when reading it. We’re taking some time this summer to dig deeper into the story of Jonah, to see how it applies to our lives today. In Part 1, we explore the reason Jonah ran from God’s call to go to Nineveh. Which helps us see how we’re not that different from Jonah. Because we all have a Nineveh in o...

It takes a child 10-20 times of trying a new food before they know if they like it or not. Which means just because something tastes bad at first bite, doesn’t mean it’s not good. So often in the journey following Jesus, we will be introduced to things that don’t taste good at first bite. And we can be tempted to stay away from what tastes “bad” and only eat what tastes “good.” But just because so...

What’s the first word that comes when to mind when you hear “Thomas”? Most often, doubt. Thomas doubted Jesus was alive. And the point of that story is: don’t be like Thomas. But, is the story of Thomas encountering Jesus after the resurrection just a caution for us to not doubt? Or, is this encounter between Thomas and Jesus about something deeper? Maybe the focus is less on Thomas, and more on J...

Jesus didn’t come as the exception. He came as the example. To show us what it means to live and love and serve. And after His resurrection, Jesus reminds His disciples that the goal wasn’t just to believe in Him. The goal was to be like Him. To go and do as He did. Just as He was sent by the Father, so now we are sent by Jesus to bear His image in the world.

In a world where leaving is easy, staying is powerful choice. When everyone else had left Jesus, one stayed. And the one who stayed, became the one to see.

One moment, you’ll go wherever Jesus leads. The next, you don’t want to go any farther. This was the experience of Jesus’ most fiery disciple, Peter. And he ultimately denied Jesus. But that wasn’t the end of the story. After the Resurrection, Jesus comes walking down the shoreline. And Peter’s life is forever changed.

Where did Jesus go after the resurrection? To find His children. And His goal wasn’t to prove anyone wrong. It was to reveal Himself to us.

Where do you go to look for life? Often we are looking everywhere besides where Jesus said we would find it. Maybe the Resurrection is a reminder that we won’t find life in dead places. Maybe the Resurrection is a declaration that abundant life is ours in Jesus. // From our Easter 2025 Sunrise Service by the river.

Is Jesus worth it? For Mary, He was worth the full bottle. He was worth pouring it all out. And the decision to pour out our entire lives to Jesus is one we make, not just once, but everyday. Because to Jesus, we were worth it all. So, the question is: is He?

Fasting is powerful. But fasting is temporary. In the Kingdom to come, we won’t fast. We will feast. And at that feast, God will wipe away every tear from our eyes and death will be swallowed up forever. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The Practice of Fasting.”

Fasting isn’t just a personal spiritual discipline. It’s a way to share and set free. To share what we have with those who don’t. And to co-labor with Jesus in setting His people free.

All throughout Scripture and Church history, we see when prayer is combined with fasting, God responds in a unique and powerful way. Fasting has a way of amplifying, both God’s voice to us, and our voice to God. Because when we fast and pray, we move from just passively acknowledging Jesus, to actively seeking Him. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The Practice...

We all struggle with what the Scriptures refer to as “the flesh.” And the desires of our flesh often hinder us from walking in the Way of Jesus. The problem is: fighting your flesh is hard to do in your own strength. But with fasting, we have a powerful way to draw on God’s strength to fight our flesh and feed our spirit. Check out this teaching on fasting from our series “Hunger and Thirst: The P...

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. They are a sacred part of who we are as people created in the image of God. And what we do with our bodies matters. And when it comes to fasting, fasting is a powerful way that we offer our whole selves, not just at a head level, but a body level, to Jesus.