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.

This message begins a three part series on prayer. Each week will focus on a different type of prayer found in the Bible. We will dive into what we can learn from these prayers and how to use them in our own lives. Today we look at Prayers of Repentance. What does it mean to repent? What does true repentance look like, sound like, and feel like? How can repentance free us to be in better relationship with God and others? Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 and Psalm 51 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor David shares the word of the year for Bremen First UMC. In this message he invites everyone to become "Rooted" in their faith. Using the Parable of the Sower he encourages us to prepare the soil of our lives to be ready to receive the seed that God is planting. Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8 and Matthew 13:1-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is God's will? How can we justify the existence of a good God when so much evil happens? This message focuses on understanding three different "wills" of God and how our free will impacts God's will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus talked about the coming of God's Kingdom. Today it is not uncommon to hear people mention "The Kingdom of God". What does that actually mean? What are the characteristics of this Kingdom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palm Sunday starts Holy Week and our final journey towards Easter. This week might start with celebration but it has a lot of pain and hurt. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday remind us that those who loved and celebrated Jesus also rejected him. What can we learn from this week? Find out in this message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This message ends the "Eat This Book" series. We try to wrap up all we have been talking about this past month and figure out a way we can live out our Biblical faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scripture is not just for "knowledge". Its primary goal is "transformation". This message focuses on how you can develop the habit and skill of meditating on Scripture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself confused by something you read in the Bible? Does something in science or history contradict something in Scripture? If you are looking for some tools to help you study and understand Scripture this is the message for you. Pastor David offers some methods and approaches to Scripture that help us to avoid common mistakes we make in Bible study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did we "get" the Bible? What books were included? Why were others not? Can we trust the Bible? Pastor David answers all these questions and points us toward the power we find as we encounter God in Scripture. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how we got the Bible? Have you wanted to know how to better understand what you read in the Bible? Do you wonder how we apply ancient writings to our lives today? If you answered "yes" then this is the sermon series for you. Each we will address those questions and more. This week Pastor David shares about the types of books and literature we find in the Bible. Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past week our local community and our world have endured some difficult situations. These difficult times often make us question what God is doing and what is or isn't part of God's plan. Today Pastor David and Pastor Jessica share a message focused on the nature of God as a God of "Life" and "Redemption". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like you don't deserve to be loved? Do you believe that you have messed up too bad to be worthy of care? This month we are starting a discussion on LOVE but we begin by affirming that all people are inherently worthy of love because of their status as a valued creation of God. Scripture: Psalm 139:14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We end our time with Mr. Roger by discussing "how to be a neighbor". We look at how we view new people and new ideas...do we judge them before we even meet them? How can we work at being "curious" about the world and people around us? Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What makes a neighborhood? Is it simply houses and are in close proximity to each other, or is there something more that makes neighborhoods? Join Pastor David as he shares about the share life in community that is the foundation of neighborhoods and invites you to find community in your own life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 brings a new year and for many of us a new set of goals. Pastor David shares his "word of the year" for the church and invites us all to be "stretched" so that we can continue to be effective in our mission and ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watching the news and hearing about all the tragedy that happens in the world can make it seem that the only way to find joy is to ignore everything happening around us. This week Pastor David shares how we can find a joy that doesn't ignore our surroundings but also isn't based on them. Listen to discover how you can find joy this week. Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue to look for the hope, love, joy, and peace of Christmas in the midst of our busy lives and schedules. This week Pastor David focuses on love specifically the love we experience in the presence of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas gets busy and pretty soon we can be so focused on getting it all in that we might miss the most important parts of the holiday. Pastor David shares how we can find: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace this Christmas in our series Finding Christmas. This week we look at hope and how we can wait with expectation for the promises God has made. Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Church can be scary...if we aren't a part of church all we know about church comes from movies, news reports, or other people's experiences. That can leave us with a lot of questions. If we do go to church we can still not have a clear understanding of how church helps us grow in our faith. Over the next five weeks Pastor David shares how the five words: PRAYER, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE, and WITNESS can help us demystify church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Church can be scary...if we aren't a part of church all we know about church comes from movies, news reports, or other people's experiences. That can leave us with a lot of questions. If we do go to church we can still not have a clear understanding of how church helps us grow in our faith. Over the next five weeks Pastor David shares how the five words: PRAYER, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE, and WITNESS can help us demystify church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.