Oconee Street UMC Online Service
October 18, 2020
Entire Service
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Welcome
Prelude
Invocation
Opening Hymn
Reading: Matthew 22:15-22
Sermon: “The Politics of Jesus”
Paul goes to the church of Corinth and finds the Corinthians divided. The cause of their division was over who baptized them.
Although the church today does not argue over baptism, a key issue often divides Christians — political ideology. Many people take pride belonging to churches that claim to be “progressive” or emphasizing “conservative family values.”
What would Paul’s … Read the rest
In an era of political tension, it’s easy to misuse the Bible for political gain. As the events at Willow Creek church demonstrate, you can preach Jesus Christ every Sunday morning and still use it for demonic purposes if your focus is on yourself, and not God. Jesus says anything that is standing in the way of salvation is demonic.… Read the rest
God is always open to having a relationship with us. But often things get in the way of our relationship. One such thing our human desire for recognition, which can lead to self-righteousness. Jesus addresses this when he tells us in Matthew 6 that when we pray, we should do so in secrecy. Those who pray loudly and publicly trump their Christianity … Read the rest
There are evident divisions within our society, not only politically, but also spiritually among Christians. There is a splintering in the belief of what evangelical Christian faith should look like. We should look at this as an exciting time — we have an opportunity to be what Jesus said we should be: the salt and light of the world.
We … Read the rest
Banning refugees from our borders, promoting torture for our prisoners, placing a physical barrier between our Mexican brothers and sisters, creating a universe of “alternative facts” — the last week has been tough for many Christians.
We are in a blood fight. Not just in a blood fight about policy and what is right or wrong, but about what is … Read the rest
As we endure a bitter Presidential election campaign, it’s easy to get caught up in the “gloom and doom” politics of candidates and pundits. However, All Saints Day reminds us that there is someone much more important than our President. The saints show us there is a power greater than the politicians and the celebrities that dominate our headlines. That … Read the rest
“The Gift of Misfits”
Sermon by The Rev. Lisa Caine
Luke 6:20-23
March 20, 2016 • Palm Sunday
“Hosanna!” Call to Worship featuring Youth Quintet
“What the Lord Has Done in Me” The Word in Song featuring Carla Dennis on flute
Sermon
During these weeks of Lent we have been exploring the “Dark Wood,” the shadow side of our lives, … Read the rest
If Jesus were a single-issue voter, what would his single issue be?
by Janet Frick
James 2:14-18 (NIV)
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, … Read the rest
by Joe Dennis
Matthew 6:5-6
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your … Read the rest