by Michael Plymale | Mar 17, 2024 | Sermons
“Teach Me”. Peter is often all or nothing—either resisting Jesus or drawing closer to him in earnest. This scripture shows a version of Peter who is hungry to learn. His posture is humble and open—he wants to absorb Jesus’ teachings like a wet sponge. He...
by Michael Plymale | Mar 10, 2024 | Sermons
When your world unravels and your beliefs are tested, you may cling to what you know. As Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, Peter protests. Peter is fixed upon the way he thinks things should go; he resists the pain of what will come. But Jesus is fixed upon...
by Michael Plymale | Mar 3, 2024 | Sermons
“Praise the mount of God’s unchanging love. . . ” This lyric represents Peter’s mountaintop faith moment. It speaks to spiritual euphoria and feeling the closeness of God. In this story, Peter proclaims who Jesus is. He speaks with conviction. Peter claims his...
by Michael Plymale | Feb 25, 2024 | Sermons
As a new disciple, perhaps Peter wants to prove himself. Boldly, in the middle of a storm, Peter steps out of the boat to join Jesus who is walking on top of the waves. He, too, walks on water until the windshakes his trust and he begins to sink. Many of us know what...
by Michael Plymale | Feb 18, 2024 | Sermons
Jesus doesn’t seek out trained rabbis and priests to be his disciples; instead, he calls a few Galilean fishermen to follow him and join his ministry. In this story, Jesus tells Simon Peter to drop his nets one more time, even though they’ve been fishing all night...
by Michael Plymale | Feb 14, 2024 | Sermons
“Wandering Heart ‘Tune Your Heart'” is Pastor Andrea Kraushaar’s message for the Ash Wednesday worship service. This was a joint service with Walnut Hills UMC. It was a pleasure having Pastor Nate Nims, members of the choir, and the...
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