I Can Only Imagine Sermon Series
April 14 – May 5, 2024
Before he became the lead singer of Mercy Me, Bart Millard suffered a painful childhood. Abused by his father, Bart built walls around his heart. He couldn’t see hope. This series, featuring clips from the movie, shares Bart Millard’s story of pain redeemed that is reflected in the praise song of the same title heard on the radio.
- April 14 – “Imagine a Loving Father” / Matthew 3:11 – 17
- April 21 – “Imagine Forgiveness” / Luke 15: 11 – 24
- April 28 – “Imagine Redemption” / Matthew 5:2 – 12
- May 5 – “Imagine Going Home” / Mark 5:21 – 43
This series is designed to help us see ourselves through God's eyes, and find healing in God's approval, purpose, and eternal hope.
Upcoming Sermon Series
Roots give us the stability and nourishment we need to grow and break new ground. As we seek to grow in our faith as individuals and as the church, looking back at the deep roots of the Methodist movement can help us look forward to our future. More than mere traditions or rituals, our Methodist roots are evidence of God’s Spirit moving through our history, the same Spirit who is breathing life into us today.
MAY 12: BAPTISM | MARK 1:4-12
Baptism is God’s cleansing of our original sin, initiation into Christ’s Holy Church, incorporation into the body of Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a lifelong process of discipleship in community.
MAY 19: HOLY CONFERENCING | COLOSSIANS 3:12-17
In the United Methodist Church, holy conferencing focuses on the ability of laity and clergy to come together and discuss and discern difficult topics guided by the Holy Spirit, which can be a witness to the world. The local church can also engage in holy conferencing through its ministry and decision-making.
MAY 26: GRACE | EPHESIANS 2:4-10
Grace is a gift from God given freely to all people, and because of this gift we are saved. This grace is the spark that makes the Methodist fire burn, the starting point and an essential root of our theology.
JUNE 2: PERSONAL AND SOCIAL HOLINESS: MISSIONAL CONNECTION | MICAH 6:6-8
John Wesley, said “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Salvation and a full life in Christ are seen in personal and social holiness. This holiness calls us to a missional connection with our communities and the world.
JUNE 9: COMMUNION | 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26
In the United Methodist Church, communion is a means of grace and a holy mystery where Christ is spiritually present and the invitation is open to all.