October 9, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
The Body of
Christ. . . ?
“Love Them Like
Jesus”
Psalm 67
Matthew 22:34-40
Luke 10:25-37
John 13:34-35
Who Do You Love.
. .
Prayer of adoration and for God’s
illumination so that His Word would be heard through me or in spite of me. . .
I would ask you to rise, as you are
able, for the reading of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 34-40. . . listen
to the word from God for you and me, the people of God.
Who in your life do you love? Why do you love them?
Do you think they love you back? Why? Now here is a tough question for you. . .
is there anyone who just doesn’t rate on your “love meter”? You know. . . those
people who you can find nothing within them to love. And it may not even be a
person you know. It may even be a group of people. . . race, religion, color,
body type, nationality. . . fill in the blank.
The world in which we live in has really over used
the word “love.” We say we love our family, we love our friends, we love our
church. But we also say things like we love our car, we love this song, we love
food, we love cheesecake. . . you get the jest of what I am saying. Now I don’t
know about you but I do not love my car the same way I love my children or
husband. . . I do not love cheesecake as much as I love my friends. . . ok at
times that may be true. . . but usually not.
Now we have said that God is the one who defines
family. What about love? Do we believe that God defines love? And if so, do we
go by God’s definition or our own? Now remember as you think about. . . ponder
this statement. . . God loves you and I so much that He thinks we are to die
for. . . As a matter of fact. . . that
is exactly what He did. . . die for sinners like us. . . He who knew no sin
took our sin upon Himself. . . Now
that’s a love story. . .
We have been trying to define. . . trying to open
our view of. . . the body of Christ? We have defined it as family. But how we
do you and I really define “family?” But we don’t even come close to how God
would define it. We are not the ones who define family. . . the Creator of our
diversely awesome family is the One who really defines it. . . remember “Ohana
means family and family means no one is left out or left behind.” We have come to the realization that in order
to become community in the world. . . in order to continue to be relevant we,
as Christ’s followers, need to wake up. Wake from our slumber. . . wake from
our complacency. . . wake from our numbness and see the world and people around
us who are looking for someone to reach out in love, hope and compassion. We
need to decide what is most important in our lives as Crist followers. And we
need to do this together. . . as one family. . . one body of Christ. We are
called to love one another. We are called to look into the eyes of those in
need and help fill that need. . .
But what are we willing to do to be the
hands and feet. . . to have those open doors. We as United Methodist claim “Open hearts, open minds and open doors”,
do we really fulfill that claim or does it look much different than that? We
claim we “Follow Jesus Christ, by Making Disciples, For the transformation of
the world”, how are we doing with all of that? And it is not just us. It is we
as Christ followers. . . those who claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior. . .
In the Matthew scripture I read this
morning, the leaders of the synagogue got together to question Jesus. I think
that His answer is something we as His followers should really ponder upon. It seems as if we have forgotten who should
be at the top of our love meter. . .
37 Jesus
replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind.’38 This is the first and greatest commandment.
39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
So if we love God and other we would be
able to fulfill all the Law and the Prophets. This a truth of God’s word. If we love God and others we won’t do
anything to sin against them. So very simple but we just can’t do it. . . thank
you God that you sent Jesus to do what I couldn’t.
Ok. . . so who are our neighbors? I am
glad you asked that. . . let’s see wat God says about that in His word. Let’s turn to Luke 10 verses
25-37:
Luke
10:25-37New International Version (NIV)
The
Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 On
one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked,
“what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 “What
is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
27 He
answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor
as yourself.’[b]”
28 “You
have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
29 But
he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 In
reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was
attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away,
leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same
road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too,
a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he
saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds,
pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to
an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c]
and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return,
I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which
of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands
of robbers?”
37 The
expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus
told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Go and do likewise. . . anyone. . . anywhere.
. . anytime. . . who ever we see on the streets. . . on the television. . . etc..
. . is our neighbor. Ok. . . people of ISIS. . . are they our neighbor? God
says yes they are but. . . do we have to agree with what they are doing? No. .
. how can we help them as our neighbor? Pray. . . pray. . . and pray again. . .
This is the hard part of loving others. Even
when they do evil. . . we are to still love them. . . not what they do.
Ray and I were talking about this
yesterday. We. . . as humanity. . . more times than not. . . don’t even love
ourselves. We feel we are worthless or whatever other reason there may be not
to love ourselves. So how are we to love others as ourselves if we don’t even
love ourselves? We have no gage. . . no rule. . . to go by. We just simply
don’t know how to truly love.
We figured this. . . now I think this is
an important statement in order to learn to love others. In John 13:34-35,
Jesus give us a new command:
34 “A
new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love
one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if
you love one another.”
We have that litmus test. . . we now
have the rule we need. It has nothing really to do with us but everything to do
with Jesus. We are to love as Jesus did and does. We no longer go by love
others as yourself but to love one another as Jesus did and does. Jesus had to
come and show us because we cannot do it on our own. We can’t pray for our
enemies. . . we can’t unconditional love others. . . we can’t Fill in the blank. . . but in and
through Jesus Christ we can. I can, you
can,we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. . .
So questions posed earlier:
v Who in your life do you love? Well we will each
answer that differently but we usually love our family and friends. . . and
food of course. . .
v Why do you love them? Usually it is because they
love us back. Also because of how they treat us. . . take care of us. . . make
sure nothing bad happens. . .
v Do you think they love you back? Why? We usually
will answer yes to that because of how they show their love to us. . . in
various ways. . .
v Is there anyone who just doesn’t rate on your “love
meter”? Chances are. . . at some point in time. . . there will be people who
may be hard to love in our lives. . . then again we too may be a “hard to love”
person to someone else. . .
v What would it take for you to love like Jesus did
and does? That’s a question that only you can answer but remember. . . we
are to die for in our Fathers eyes. . .
OK.
. . synopsis. . . As we open our hearts and our doors to those who are on the
outside we become family. As we become family we can work together as the body
of Christ. . . as a family of believers who reach out to those who are looking
for someone to grab their hand to pull them out of the vortex they are in. As
we come together the word Ohana becomes our battle cry because no one is left
out or left behind. As we help others our focus is changed and we begin to
think “we” instead of “me”. We begin to see a change happen within our
communities when we begin to define. . . to specify what really matters. As we look into the eyes of others and come up
next to them and help them in their need, we will model what Jesus did for you
and me. As we open our hands and our doors we begin to create a better world
not only for ourselves but in our community. . . our surrounding communities. .
. and the world. We need to work together as a church. . . as churches. . . as
extended families. . . as the body of Christ. . . one body. . . Then and only then, we will become one as we
do all of this in the name the One who is head and shoulders above the rest. .
. who is the head of the church, our hearts and our minds. . . our Risen Lord
Jesus Christ. . .
What
is it going to take for you. . . for me. . . for us as Christ followers to love
as He did and does? Are you willing to learn to love yourself and in turn love
others? If we are so unlovable, why would the Creator of the universe, the same
One who created you and me, care enough to send His very best. . . His own Son
so that we could be saved from sin and grafted into the family of God? Why?
Amen
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October
9, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
The
Body of Christ. . . ?
“Love
Them Like Jesus”
Psalm
67
Matthew
22:34-40
Luke
10:25-37
John
13:34-35
sermon,
“Who Do You Love. . . ”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 9, 2016
&
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October 8, 2016
why
Christ had to come – v3
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October 8, 2016
why
Christ had to come – v2
October
8, 2016
why
Christ had to come
merged
October 8, 2016
do
we love like Christ loves
October
8, 2016
do
we love like Jesus
October
8, 2016
do
we love like the servant
October
8, 2016
do
we love ourselves
October
7, 2016
help
fill that need
October
7, 2016
enter
their chaos
get
involved do something
October
6, 2016
to
see a need and just look away
October
6, 2016
How
can we look away
October
6, 2016
into
their chaos
October
6, 2016
into
the mud
October
6, 2016
it
gets too personal
October
6, 2016
it
gets messy
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October 6, 2016
it
breaks my heart – v2
October
5, 2016
it
breaks my heart
October
5, 2016
to
see someone in pain, in anguish
October
5, 2016
to
see loved ones hurting
October
5, 2016
hard
to see
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October 3, 2016
I
can see it in your eyes – v2
October
3, 2016
speak
to me
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October 3, 2016
through
their eyes – 3 – v2
cOctober
3, 2016
It
is difficult to look into their eyes
October
3, 2016
I
can see it in your eyes
October
2, 2016
Look
them in the eye
October
2, 2016
through
their eyes - 3
October
2, 2016
look
me in the eye
October
2, 2016
may
I set aside myself
inspired
by Pastor Ruth’s prayer before delivering her sermon
(within
the video below)
October
2, 2016
Thank
you for this place
inspired
by Pastor Ruth’s Opening Prayer
October
2, 2016
their
eyes speaking to us
inspired
by the bulletin cover image
and
sermon title
October
2, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
The
Body of Christ. . . ?
Eyes.
. . Windows of the Soul
Psalm
100
John
13:1-9, 12-17
James
2:14-17
Matthew
25:34,40-41, 45
and message: “The Eyes Have It. . . ”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message on the Prodigal Son,
based on a ring being in the Mystery Box
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
October 2, 2016
&
October
2, 2016
we
must return
October
2, 2016
we
must stand
October
2, 2016
Are
we all the body of Christ
October
2, 2016
as
he took up the cup
October
2, 2016
we
set aside self
October
2, 2016
different
parts of the same body
October
2, 2016
who
do you want to follow
October
2, 2016
one
in one purpose
October
1, 2016
what
are we doing
October
1, 2016
God
wants us to come – v2
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October 1, 2016
God
wants us to go – v2
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October 1, 2016
come
to the banquet – v2
September
30, 2016
come
to the banquet
September
30, 2016
God
wants us to go
September
30, 2016
God
wants us to come
September
30, 2016
the
table is set
September
30, 2016
accept
the invitation
September
30, 2016
out
in the street
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September 29, 2016
God
can use us in each season – v2
September
29, 2016
we
are the servants
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September 29, 2016
are
they welcome at our table
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September 29, 2016
are
we offering them a place
September
29, 2016
offer
them a place
September
29, 2016
extend
the king’s welcome
September
29, 2016
invite
others to the banquet
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September 29, 2016
gather
the others – v2
September
29, 2016
gather
the others
September
29, 2016
inviting
all
September
29, 2016
you’re
picking sides
September
29, 2016
How
God must grieve
September
29, 2016
keep
aflame – v2
September
28, 2016
share
joys
editing
“share tears”
September
28, 2016
what
really matters – v2
September
28, 2016
seek
to do the will of God
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September 28, 2016
seek
to share the word – v2
September
28, 2016
seek
to share the word
September
28, 2016
discover
beauty
September
28, 2016
if
you see your enemy hungry
September
28, 2016
keep
burning
September
27, 2016
keep
aflame
September
27, 2016
pray
all the harder
September
27, 2016
make
friends
September
27, 2016
share
tears
September
27, 2016
God
can use us in each season
September
27, 2016
come
along beside them
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September 27, 2016
Church
is family – v3
September
27, 2016
imperfect
love - 2
September
27, 2016
we
need to stand together
Proverbs
27:17
September
26, 2016
run
for dear life
September
26, 2016
don’t
fake it
September
26, 2016
no
one seems to care
September
26, 2016
we
have our own set of rules
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September 26, 2016
an
earthly family – v2
September
26, 2016
the
same truth
September
26, 2016
we
are called to speak
September
26, 2016
It
is about Jesus
September
26, 2016
that
is the real truth
September
26, 2016
the
Holy Spirit leads us - 2
September
26, 2016
in
perfect love
September
26, 2016
as
one family
September
26, 2016
we
need to do this together
September
26, 2016
His
definition of family
September
26, 2016
Do
we question God
September
26, 2016
a
broken family
September
26, 2016
an
earthly family
September
25, 2016
a
perfect family
September
25, 2016
how
are we fulfilling our covenant
September
25, 2016
our
sworn duty
September
25, 2016
we
have made a divine oath
September
25, 2016
Are
we working for the Kingdom
September
25, 2016
if
we were not here
September
25, 2016
what
difference did I make
September
25, 2016
how
often have I been faithful
September
25, 2016
whose
life have I changed
September
25, 2016
who
have I brought to Christ
edited
September 25, 2016
we
acknowledge our differences
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September 25, 2016
acknowledging
our differences – v2
September
25, 2016
acknowledging
our differences
September
25, 2016
cultivating
a life in common
September
25, 2016
God
can use us too
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September 25, 2016
Church
is family – v2
different
name September 25, 2016
Church
is family
September
25, 2016
an
authentic family
September
25, 2016
with
one common purpose
September
25, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
“The
Body of Christ. . . ?”
“Is
There A Higher Purpose?”
Psalm
147:1-11
Isaiah
1:11-17 (The Message)
1
Corinthians 1:10-12 (The Message)
Luke
14:15-24 (The Message)
Romans
12:9-21 (The Message)
and message: “Is This All There Is. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 25, 2016
&
September
24, 2016
what
really matters
September
24, 2016
a
collective vision
September
24, 2016
family
loves
September
24, 2016
where
they are
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September 23, 2016
Satan
stalks us
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September 23, 2016
Evil
stalks us – v2
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September 23, 2016
Evil
stalks us – v2
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September 23, 2016
broken,
shattered – v4
(editing version 2)
September
23, 2016
evil
stalks us
September
23, 2016
we
are not perfect
September
23, 2016
we
must be transparent
September
23, 2016
no
secrets
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September 23, 2016
we
are called to another way – v2
September
22, 2016
we
are called to another way
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September 22, 2016
feeling
God at work – v2
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September 22, 2016
in
community with one another – v3
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September 22, 2016
in
community with one another – v2
September
22, 2016
in
community with one another
September
21, 2016
less
I statements
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September 21, 2016
broken,
shattered – v3
September
21, 2016
seeing
ourselves - 2
September
21, 2016
welcoming
the others
September
21, 2016
as
the body of Christ
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September 21, 2016
we
are stronger together – v2
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September 20, 2016
gathering
the broken people
September
20, 2016
gathering
the broken pieces
September
20, 2016
gathering
the other threads
September
20, 2016
we
are stronger together
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September 20, 2016
broken,
shattered – v2
September
20, 2016
we
are called, we are summoned
September
20, 2016
broken,
shattered
September
20, 2016
serving
others
September
20, 2016
loving
others
September
20, 2016
helping
one another
September
20, 2016
a
way of living
September
20, 2016
in
bondage
September
20, 2016
aching,
hurting
September
20, 2016
clothed
in righteousness
September
19, 2016
clothed
in love - 4
September
19, 2016
robed
in Christ
September
19, 2016
she
was all alone
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September 19, 2016
I
was crying in the back pew – v3
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September 19, 2016
I
was crying in the back pew – v2
September
19, 2016
I
was crying in the back pew
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September 19, 2016
you
welcomed me in – v2
September
19, 2016
you
welcomed me in
September
19, 2016
I
was a stranger
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September 19, 2016
parched
souls – v2
September
19, 2016
parched
souls
September
19, 2016
living
water - 2
September
19, 2016
feed
their spirits
September
19, 2016
hungry
for Jesus - 2
September
18, 2016
welcome
them in – 2
September
18, 2016
anew
each day
September
18, 2016
lead
them to grace
September
18, 2016
as
much as we are
September
18, 2016
defining
what He has created
September
18, 2016
God
defines family
September
18, 2016
we
leave people out
September
18, 2016
perfect
love
September
18, 2016
family,
the body
September
18, 2016
clay
in His hand
September
18, 2016
feeling
God at work
September
18, 2016
A
right relationship with God
September
18, 2016
deep
in love with God
September
18, 2016
love,
unconditional love
September
18, 2016
the
chink in our armor
September
18, 2016
we
love them, we hate them
September
18, 2016
we
need them
September
18, 2016
welcome
the family
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September 18, 2016
each
act of kindness – v2
September
18, 2016
each
act of kindness
September
18, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
“The
Body of Christ. . . ?”
“What
really matters?”
Psalm
150
Matthew
25:34-46
bulletin cover
message: “What Is Most Important. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 18, 2016
&
forgive
us, Lord
September
18, 2016
family
– haiku - 2
September
18, 2016
family
– haiku
September
18, 2016
will
I go and do likewise
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September 18, 2016
will
I extend grace – v2
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September 18, 2016
do
I see Jesus
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September 18, 2016
do
we see Jesus – 3
September
18, 2016
do
you see Jesus
September
18, 2016
will
I extend grace
September
18, 2016
stick
closer together
September
18, 2016
family
- 2
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September 18, 2016
open
our hearts – 2 – v2
September
18, 2016
open
our hearts - 2
September
18, 2016
open
our minds - 2
September
18, 2016
open
our doors - 2
September
18, 2016
we
hurt our sisters
September
18, 2016
the
church is wrong
September
18, 2016
we
leave the family
September
18, 2016
we
have been asleep
September
18, 2016
we
must awake from our slumber
September
18, 2016
grab
their hand
September
18, 2016
as
we wake up
September
18, 2016
Are
you awake
September
18, 2016
if
we go numb
September
18, 2016
we
miss God’s blessings
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September 17, 2016
it
can’t be fake – v2
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September 16, 2016
alive
again – v2
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September 16, 2016
in
our lives – 2 – v2
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September 16, 2016
as
the body - v2
edited September 16, 2016
we need that joy – v2
edited September 16, 2016
there is hope in that light – v2
edited September 16, 2016
be the light of Jesus – v2
September
16, 2016
alive
again
September
16, 2016
it
can’t be fake
September
16, 2016
in
our lives – 2
September
16, 2016
as
the body
September 15, 2016
we need that joy
September 15, 2016
there is hope in that light
edited September 15, 2016
shine the light of Jesus – v2
edited September 15, 2016
be the light of Jesus
September 15, 2016
shine the light of Jesus
edited September 15, 2016
we must stay connected
September 15, 2016
stay connected
September 15, 2016
we must draw together
edited September 15, 2016
I pray for the light – v2
September 15, 2016
I pray for the light
September
12, 2016
outside
our walls
September
12, 2016
to
change the tide
September
12, 2016
family
means
September
12, 2016
like
family
September
12, 2016
within
our family
September
12, 2016
Yes,
I am asleep
September
12, 2016
to
be Christ-like
September
12, 2016
sleeping
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September 12, 2016
we
have forgotten family – v2
September
11, 2016
we
have forgotten family
September
11, 2016
with
God’s help
September
11, 2016
Are
you asleep
September
11, 2016
we
need to wake up
September
11, 2016
did
he miss the message
September
11, 2016
we
are all broken
September
11, 2016
expand
September
11, 2016
asleep
during the sermon
September
11, 2016
waking
up
September
11, 2016
no
one is left behind
September
11, 2016
we
leave out people
September
11, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
“The
Body of Christ. . . ?”
Wake
Up!
Galatians
6:1-5
Acts
20:7-12
Eutychus
message: “Hey, Are You Asleep. . . ?”
text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 11, 2016
&
and
15th anniversary of the attack of September 11, 2001
&
September
10, 2016
a gathering together
September
10, 2016
a Godly community
Pastor
Ruth Foss
weblog
- “A Pastor’s Meditations”
“What
is worship?”
September
10, 2016
&
September
10, 2016
we must be the body of
Christ
edited
September 10, 2016
Are we the body of Christ
– v3
September
10, 2016
changing the picture
September
10, 2016
pulling at the threads
September
10, 2016
grieving God’s Spirit
September
10, 2016
denying the welcome of God
September
10, 2016
we don’t define family
September
10, 2016
as the family of Christ
edited/new
name September 10, 2016
we
must close our eyes
September
10, 2016
draw
wide the circle
September
10, 2016
Do
I see the face of Jesus
September
10, 2016
close our eyes
September
10, 2016
draw
the circle wider
September
10, 2016
love
the family of believers
September 10, 2016
stand firm in the faith
September
10, 2016
what
would we have to do
September
10, 2016
Resist
Satan
September
10, 2016
do
good to all people
September 10, 2016
connected - 2
September 9, 2016
we come to worship
edited September 9, 2016
surrender to Jesus – v3
edited
September 9, 2016
Are
we the body of Christ – v2
edited
September 9, 2016
those
who game the system – v2
edited September 9, 2016
Do we lack a vision – v2
edited
September 8, 2016
bring bandages – v2
edited September 8, 2016
family – v2
edited September 8, 2016
family – v2
September 8, 2016
family
September 8, 2016
bring bandages
edited
September 5, 2016
needing
the Savior – v2
edited
September 5, 2016
do
we know our siblings – v3
edited
September 5, 2016
do
we know our siblings – v2
September
5, 2016
do
we know our siblings
edited
September 5, 2016
If
Jesus was here with us – v3
September
5, 2016
we
have distorted the image
September
5, 2016
what
would it look like
September
5, 2016
powerful
questions
September
5, 2016
if
we are the body
September
5, 2016
Are
we the body of Christ
September
5, 2016
Are
we the family of God
September
5, 2016
what
family is
September
5, 2016
Are
we family
September
4, 2016
I
lay down my life – 3
edited
September 5, 2016
we
are blood, we are family – v2
edited
September 5, 2016
the
meaning of family – v2
September
5, 2016
those
on his right
September
4, 2016
we
are blood, we are family
September
4, 2016
the
meaning of family
September
4, 2016
Yes,
we are
September
4, 2016
empty
seats
September
4, 2016
ache
in the tearing
September
4, 2016
brothers
and sisters - 2
September
4, 2016
We
Are Family
September
4, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
“The
Body of Christ. . . ?”
Family
Psalm
150
Matthew
25:34-46
Galatians
6:10
1
Peter 2:17
1
Peter 5:9
message: “We Are Family. . . ”
(in the printed bulletin as, “We Are Family. . . ?”)
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 4, 2016
&
edited
September 5, 2016
easily
recognized – v2
September
4, 2016
I
pray for a common purpose
September
3, 2016
offer
them love
edited
September 3, 2016
love
the cheats – v2
edited/
new name September 3, 2016
love
the cheats
September
3, 2016
those
who game the system
September
3, 2016
we
need to unite
September
3, 2016
how
can we capture
September
3, 2016
Do
we lack a vision
September
2, 2016
How
can everyone win
thinking
about the National Monument designation,
the
moving forward on a comprehensive plan,
and
the presidential election during
the
Patten Lumbermen’s Museum
board
meeting
September
1, 2016
&
September
2, 2016
remember
the mission
September
2, 2016
simple
- 2
September
1, 2016
share
September
1, 2016
shine
- 2
September
1, 2016
who
we are called to be
September
1, 2016
they
are waiting for us to change
September
1, 2016
season
the world
September
1, 2016
an
embarrassment to Jesus
September
1, 2016
visible
in us
edited
August 31, 2016
surrender
to Jesus – v2
August
31, 2016
easily
recognized
August
30, 2016
a
likeness of Jesus
August
30, 2016
surrender
to Jesus
August
30, 2016
let
Christ lead
August
30, 2016
burn
away the darkness
August
30, 2016
bring
His light
August
30, 2016
declare
Christ’s name
August
30, 2016
uncomfortable
August
30, 2016
be
the edge of the robe
August
29, 2016
needing
the Savior
August
29, 2016
unclean
souls
August
29, 2016
joining
the outcasts
August
29, 2016
using
our gifts together
August
29, 2016
Do
this together
August
29, 2016
we
need the Spirit
August
29, 2016
we
need Jesus
August
29, 2016
touch
the leper
merged
August 29, 2016
living
by our laws, by Christ
August
29, 2016
living
by Christ
August
29, 2016
living
by our laws
August
29, 2016
taking
the news out there
August
29, 2016
what
if Christ had played it safe
August
28, 2016
what
do we lose
August
28, 2016
are
we willing to risk
August
28, 2016
our
light source
August
28, 2016
my
little candle
August
28, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
Risky
Business
Psalm
139:14-18
Mark
8
Mark
9
message: “A Glowing Response”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 28, 2016
&
August
25, 2016
what
price do we pay
August
25, 2016
willing
to take risks
edited
August 24, 2016
If
Jesus was here with us
August
24, 2016
not
matching up
edited/
renamed August 23, 2016
If
Jesus was here with us
August
23, 2016
If
Jesus was alive today
August
23, 2016
speaking
truth to their power
August
23, 2016
their
words become lies
August
23, 2016
shattering
what they believe
edited/merged
August 22, 2016
in
the shattering, something new emerges
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/08/in-shattering-something-new-emerges.html
edited/new August 22, 2016
something
new emerges
edited/new
August 22, 2016
in
the shattering, in the breaking
August
22, 2016
in
the shattering
edited
August 22, 2016
Love
above all else – v2
edited
August 22, 2016
Truth
to change us – v2
August
21, 2016
love
to set them free
August
21, 2016
Love
to set us free
August
21, 2016
Truth
to change us
August
21, 2016
Love
above all else
August
21, 2016
you
bless us
August
21, 2016
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon
Series:
Risky
Business
“Risking
It All”
Psalm
103:1-6
Mark
5:21-43
Mark
6:1-29
message: “Risking It All”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 21, 2016
&
edited August 21, 2016
in the face of adversity – 2 – v2
August
21, 2016
we
judge, we divide
edited
August 21, 2016
How
can we love – v2
August
21, 2016
How
can we love
August 21, 2016
How can the light shine
August 21, 2016
we must pull together
August 21, 2016
We judge our neighbor
edited August 21, 2016
We damage the fabric – v3
August 20, 2016
in the face of adversity - 2
August 20, 2016
in community we find hope
August 20, 2016
we repair the breach – 2
August 20, 2016
binding the cords
August 20, 2016
stitching the wounds
edited August 20, 2016
We damage the
fabric – v2
August 20, 2016
We damage the fabric
We damage the fabric #2
We damage the fabric #1
August
14, 2016
Worship in the Park (indoors)
Scripture:
Habakkuk 3:17-19
message: “Worship in the Park”
video:
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
praise music led by
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church Praise Team
Director, Chuck Loucka
opening prayer
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
prayer over the offering
by Pastor Franklin Randall, Jr.
Patten Pentecostal Church
&
August 7, 2016
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Sermon Series:
Risky Business
Psalm 146
Mark 1:21-45
Mark 2:1-22
sermon “Nothing Held Back”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
Children’s
Message from Mystery Box
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
August 7, 2016
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