Bremen First United Methodist Church

Pastor David digs into Psalm 104 as we ask "what makes the difference". Listen as we discover how God can do amazing things when people are empowered with the Holy Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Journey of Trust: Walking with God Through the Psalms, a Lenten sermon series exploring the deep truths of Scripture and the call to trust in God. In this episode, we begin our journey with Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, reflecting on what it means to dwell “under the shadow of the Almighty.”Lent is a season of seeking, surrender, and spiritual refuge. Just as the psalmist declares confidence in God’s protection, we are invited to rest in His faithfulness amid life’s uncertainties. Where do you turn for shelter in times of trouble? How can we deepen our trust in God during this sacred season?Join us as we explore how Lent can be a time of renewal, leading us to embrace God as our refuge and strength. Whether you’re facing personal trials or simply seeking a deeper connection with God, this episode will encourage you to take comfort in His abiding presence.Tune in, reflect, and take your next step in the journey of trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We end our sermon series with an encounter with Jesus on a mountain top. What does it mean for God's glory to be revealed in Jesus and what impact does that have in our lives today?Scripture: Luke 9:28-36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus calls us to love our enemies, forgive generously, and live mercifully as God’s children.Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke, Jesus calls His first disciples to trust Him, leave everything behind, and follow.Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. This week Jesus’ message challenges expectations, leading to rejection from those who knew Him best.Scripture: Luke 4:21-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series will focus on the ministry of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Each week we will look at how Jesus worked and taught in his earthly ministry and how we can apply these truths to our lives and ministry today.This week we look find Jesus beginning his ministry with the power of the Spirit and a declaration of His mission to bring good news, freedom, and healing.Scripture:  Luke 4:14-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its hot and the middle of summer...so why not "cool off" with a little Christmas in July. During this 4 week series Pastor David will use some familiar Christmas movie classics as a launch pad to discuss topics like belief, parenting, trust, and our words. This week we will be looking at Miracle on 34th Street and the Power of Belief.Scripture: John 20:26-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us make...and fail to keep a New Year's Resolution. This year instead of setting an impossible goal decide to pick up one activity that will help you grow in your faith. Even if it doesn't feel like it first small steps can make large impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when things get hard or when something unexpected comes our way? Many times we might want to "get out" and move through the situation as fast as possible. Sometimes we avoid difficult emotions and memories because we want to avoid the pain. Easter means that the worst thing is never the last thing. The woman who waited at the tomb after the other disciples had left was able to meet the resurrected Christ. Listen to this message to find out what it looks like to met Christ in our places of hurt. Scripture: John 20:1-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Popularity is fickle and fame is fleeting. The crowds that welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday soon chanted for his death. What does Palm Sunday and Holy Week teach us about our own faith and how quickly we can "reject" Jesus when He isn't the messiah we expected? Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens to people after death? How can we believe in something we have never experienced? Why is resurrection so important to Chrisitian theology? This week's message focuses on these questions as it deals with the final phrase of the Apostle's Creed. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would you respond if you were forgiven of a large debt? Maybe celebrate the good news, share the joy with others, or find peace that had been missing in your life. Would this great gift change the way you treated others? Today we talk about God's forgiveness and the great gift that has been given to us. Are we as Christians known as joyful, kind, and merciful towards others? Do our actions reflect the amazing work that God has done for us? Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Apostle's Creed shifts focus. We have been looking and learning about God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This week we turn on focus onto the nature of the church and who we are as Christians. What does it mean for us to be in "communion"? What is a "catholic" church and why does it matter? Scripture: Romans 12:4-8 and Hebrews 12:1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the role and work of the third member of the Trinity? How do we see the Holy Spirit working today? Scripture: John 14:26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is Jesus now? What does the resurrection have to do with our lives? We will look at these questions and more as we discuss Jesus, the Resurrection, and the significance of Christ's victory over sin and death. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10 and Revelation 19:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the Apostle's Creed say about Jesus? Why is it important that he was both fully God and fully man? What does it mean to call Jesus "Lord"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is knowing God as "maker of heaven and earth" important? Does this mean that science and faith are in conflict? How can any of this have an impact on my daily life? Listen this week as Pastor David continues the series on the Apostle's Creed focusing on the phrase "maker of heaven and earth". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We will spend the next 8 weeks working through the Apostle's Creed and that will still not be enough time to engage with all the theological depth found in this confession of faith. Are you interested in learning about the unchanging and historic beliefs of the United Methodist church? Would you like to learn more about basic Christian doctrine? Are you looking for how ancient creeds have impact on our lives today? This week we will look specifically at the significance of "God the Father". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do we take time to give thanks? So often we are busy looking at what everyone else has, working to get more of something else, or simply unsatisfied that we never take the time to be grateful. What does it look like to give thanks? How can giving thanks actually change our own viewpoints? This week Pastor David discuss the power of thanksgiving and the impact it can make on our lives today. Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 and Luke 17:11-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.