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Why Saul Was Rejected And David Chosen

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 17, 2026

King Saul lost his way, dont lose our way.

“Why Saul Was Rejected and David Was Chosen” 1 Samuel 13–16 1. King Saul lost His way • Saul looked like a King but He didn’t act like one • Saul appeared strong appeared the right man for the job • Tall, impressive, outwardly qualified, Israel wanted a king “like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lazarus Come Forth

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 17, 2026

Jesus calls us like he did Lazarus.

“Lazarus, Come Forth — Take Off the Grave Clothes Text: John 11:38–44 1. The Story of Lazarus and Jesus • Lazarus of Bethany, brother of Mary and Martha, becomes seriously ill. • The sisters send word to Jesus: “Lord, the one you love is sick.” • Jesus responds that the sickness will not end in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus's Choices

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 8, 2026

Jesus make some choices that change life's.

Jesus’s Choices John 4:5-42 • Jesus’ choice was to go directly through Samaria rather than taking the long, traditional route. • Jesus’s choice was to take a direct path through Samaria because there was a need. • Jesus makes a choice to help people who were mostly avoided. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Methodist

God Is My Keeper

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 28, 2026

The writer believes God is His keeper.

Psalm 121: “The Lord is My keeper 1. The Lord Is My Keeper • As I was preparing this message I read this story about a lighthouse Keeper. Sally Snowman. She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary who lived and worked at Boston Light for 20 years. Her duties were keeping watch at the Light ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Take The Mark

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 22, 2026

Ash Wednesday

“Why I Take the Mark” Genesis 3:19 • Today we gather at the beginning of Lent, a season of repentance, reflection, and renewal. • And on this day, Christians around the world willingly receive a mark on their foreheads — a smudge of ashes in the shape of a cross. • Christians will walk around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Joe Barnette

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 1, 2026

Message I want some of that.

Funeral Message: “I Want Some of That” 1. Near the End of A Journey • One thing many people do near the end of a life • Call the preacher in order to make sure last rites are rendered • Call the preacher make sure the person is ready to go to heaven • ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Winners And Losers In The Super Bowl Of Life.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 28, 2026

The Beatitudes are more about those that lose seemingly, however those who follow Christ are the winners even if they lose.

Blessed are the Winners and The Losers Matthew 5:1-12 1. Today is Super Bowl Sunday Matthew 5:1-12 • In Levi Stadium in California a NFL referee will toss a coin. Moments later, Super Bowl LX will be under way. • New England and Seattle will pound each other for several bone-jarring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Fishing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2026

Jesus encourages us like He did the Disciples to be fishers of men.

Matthew 4:12-23 Fishing 2013, a German angler named Marco Liebenow caught something extraordinary off the coast of Norway: a 513-pound Atlantic halibut. It was so enormous — nearly 9 feet long — that he and his three fishing buddies couldn’t bring it into the boat. They had to tow it to shore. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 22, 2026

The Lamb of God not only takes away the sin of this world but He takes away the fear of death, hopelessness, and despair.

John 1:29-42 The Lamb of God 1. “Behold the Lamb of God” • John was baptizing in a place called Bethany, across the Jordan River, when some priests and Levites from Jerusalem arrived to question him. • He told them, “I baptize with water. Among you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

I See You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 10, 2026

God says, "I see you" no matter our crisis, struggle, problem God see's us.

A young man named Alec Frydman recently went fishing for albacore off the coast of Washington State. This was his first attempt to be a commercial fisherman after taking a Coast Guard course at a community college. He headed out with a captain named Mick on a 43-foot wooden boat constructed in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

New Year

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2026

How we should be as Christians in the New Year?

1. This new year we could LIVE AWAKE — NOT ASLEEP • Remember Romans 13:11–12 “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep… the night is far gone; the day is at hand.” • Paul probably isn’t talking about physical sleep. He’s talking about spiritual drowsiness. • Sometimes I drift instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Born, Now What?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2026

Since the birth of Jesus has arrived now what should we do?

“Jesus Is Born… Now What?” Christmas morning is full of joy—lights, songs, gifts, celebration. We proclaim, “Christ is born!” But once the wrapping paper is thrown away and the nativity scenes are packed up, a deeper question rises: Jesus is born… now what? What does His birth mean for us on ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph Was Just Joseph

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2025

We don't hear a lot about Joseph but he was important in the Christmas story.

“Joseph was just Joseph” Matthew 1:18-25 1. Joseph was just Joseph • He was unremarkable he was just average • We may call him the average Joe • “When we think of Christmas, we think of Mary, the manger, the shepherds, the angels. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Good News

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2025

Born in a stable is the Good News The Gospel of Jesus Christ is good news.

Luke 2:1–14 Good News 1. The Setting of the Good News • The passage begins with a decree from Caesar Augustus, reminding us that God’s plan unfolds even through earthly powers. • Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem, the city of David, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Good King

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2025

Herod was not a good King but King Jesus is.

Matthew 2:13-23 The Good King 1. Jesus is incarnate God becomes flesh • Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was also the son of Mary. • He was born. He grew up. As a youngster, he skinned his knees. He roughhoused with friends. He loved a good meal • He rejoiced at a wedding feast. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist