United Methodist Church of Kent Sermon Podcast
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Bonus: Led the Way
The exhibit "Led the Way" by Ann Schierhorn, KSU professor emeritus of journalism, recognizes the sacrifices and perseverance of eight African American students who desegregated the Tallahassee, Fla., public schools during the civil rights movement.
Made—Youth Sunday
This week, we celebrated Youth Sunday, a service where our teens have an opportunity to lead in music and worship for the full service. This year’s theme was Made, using Psalm 139 as an inspiration. Here are three messages from Emma Herman, Ryan Dean,
Bonus: How Do We Know What God’s Concerns Are?
We know God’s concerns because God tells us! In a fast-moving Bible study, Dr. Palmer will take us from Moses through the Biblical prophets to Jesus to discover the “heart” of God. Please visit Soundfaith to view a video of the presentation slides with...
How the Cross Changes the World
Jesus received a mixed reception as the messiah. What was expected, and what did the world actually get?
Bonus: Father, Forgive Them
In this Ash Wednesday sermon, Dr. Palmer discusses Jesus’ final words on the cross and what they mean for us today.
The Price Is Paid
Humanity is clearly off kilter—we are out of sync with the goodness of God! How can our lives be set aright? We find the complete answer in the cross.
It Has Already Happened
Through Christ, God has made reconciliation happen. It is up to us accept this and act on it…be ambassadors for Christ.
He Bears Our Burdens
Why can’t God just forgive us without the cross? Is the God of the Christian gospel a bloodthirsty deity, demanding human sacrifice? To the contrary, when the cross is rightly understood, it is the ultimate enactment of God’s love. On the cross,
The Foolishness of the Cross
Does the cross make any sense? How can the crucifixion of a man 2,000 years ago save us? Many people today are not quite sure what to make of the cross. But in fact, the cross connects with us in a powerful way. It is, as Paul said,
River of Promise
The way into a positive future may appear blocked, as firmly as the way was blocked for the people of Israel as they hoped to go to the Promised Land. But God can open the way.