DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church.
When a person begins their journey towards God, they soon realize how holy He truly is. And when we begin to recognize this fact, we also recognize our own sinful nature.
This can be a difficult journey for us, at first. Hard travel can wear one out to a point it is almost impossible to take another step.
When we come to the knowledge of God, we also come to the knowledge of all of our errors and sinful rebellions. Just when we begin to internalize that there is no hope for us, we then encounter Jesus, who is like the Good Samaritan from the bible story. He is the one who gets down from his horse and approaches us as we lie in the ditch of despair. Without us having to ask, Jesus pours wine and oil on our open wounds and begins to bandage them. Then he unexpectedly places us on his own horse and leads us to the great inn so we can rest and heal.
Is your life leaving you beaten up and battered? Are you constantly troubled by past mistakes and errors? If so, I want to invite you to Central where together we will seek out the healer of our souls. God Bless.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
JONATHAN
Good morning! I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor of Student Ministry at Central – A United Methodist Community in downtown Meridian.
We are officially in Summer! With a new season brings many changes in many areas. Some changes are beyond our control, but how we respond to them is what matters most. In one area of Scripture about wisdom, the writer says there is a time for everything. In fact, a musical group called the Byrds wrote a song about this in the 60’s. Check it out.
As the season and life changes, I invite you to decide how you will respond to all the changes that will happen. If you’re experiencing new changes in your life right now, then I invite you to make a change and visit Central where we believe life is better connected with God and with each other. Here’s to a new season!
Good morning! I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor of Student Ministry at Central – A United Methodist Community in downtown Meridian.
We are officially in Summer! With a new season brings many changes in many areas. Some changes are beyond our control, but how we respond to them is what matters most. In one area of Scripture about wisdom, the writer says there is a time for everything. In fact, a musical group called the Byrds wrote a song about this in the 60’s. Check it out.
As the season and life changes, I invite you to decide how you will respond to all the changes that will happen. If you’re experiencing new changes in your life right now, then I invite you to make a change and visit Central where we believe life is better connected with God and with each other. Here’s to a new season!
Monday, May 29, 2017
Monday, May 29, 2017
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning, the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church.
Today, our nation recognizes the sacrifice of all the men and women who have given their lives in the service to our country in the many wars that we have fought it. I know that for most people it is a day for grilling out, time with family, and the beginning of summertime fun.
What we must remember on this day is that the reason you and I can grill out, spend time with family, and enjoy summertime fun is due to the sacrifice of those men and women.
Jesus said no greater love does a person have than to lay down their lives for another. We may never know the stories of all those names that this day our nation remembers, but we do remember their sacrifice. I hope that today we take some time out and remember why this day is so sacred to all of us. Let us pray for peace in the world, and may we live this peace with others.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning, the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church.
Today, our nation recognizes the sacrifice of all the men and women who have given their lives in the service to our country in the many wars that we have fought it. I know that for most people it is a day for grilling out, time with family, and the beginning of summertime fun.
What we must remember on this day is that the reason you and I can grill out, spend time with family, and enjoy summertime fun is due to the sacrifice of those men and women.
Jesus said no greater love does a person have than to lay down their lives for another. We may never know the stories of all those names that this day our nation remembers, but we do remember their sacrifice. I hope that today we take some time out and remember why this day is so sacred to all of us. Let us pray for peace in the world, and may we live this peace with others.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
TIM
Good morning, I’m Tim Wise Sanctuary Choir Director at Central.
During the Easter season, we celebrate the ultimate triumph of good over evil - the day that Jesus Christ overcame death and was resurrected.
On that day, Mary Magdalene was mourning at the tomb confused as to why it was empty. Someone approached her and asked her why she was upset, and confusing this person for the gardener, she told the person to tell her where the body was.
Soon after, she realized she was in the presence of the living Christ. Jesus then sent Mary out to tell the disciples what she had witnessed - Jesus being alive and that he would soon ascend to the father. Then when he met with the disciples, he did the same thing: commanded them to go and spread the news.
Take the commands Jesus gave first to the women, and then to the disciples…GO AND SPREAD THE NEWS! Share the joy of the resurrection with someone! Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.
Good morning, I’m Tim Wise Sanctuary Choir Director at Central.
During the Easter season, we celebrate the ultimate triumph of good over evil - the day that Jesus Christ overcame death and was resurrected.
On that day, Mary Magdalene was mourning at the tomb confused as to why it was empty. Someone approached her and asked her why she was upset, and confusing this person for the gardener, she told the person to tell her where the body was.
Soon after, she realized she was in the presence of the living Christ. Jesus then sent Mary out to tell the disciples what she had witnessed - Jesus being alive and that he would soon ascend to the father. Then when he met with the disciples, he did the same thing: commanded them to go and spread the news.
Take the commands Jesus gave first to the women, and then to the disciples…GO AND SPREAD THE NEWS! Share the joy of the resurrection with someone! Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church.
Temptations come in all shapes and sizes. They also come at the worst times in our lives, especially when we are at our weakest. Everyone, regardless of who you are, will be tempted from time to time. It does not matter if you are a Christian or not, a pastor or a lay person, temptations will always be a part of life.
John Wesley, the Father of the Methodist movement, once recalled a time in his life when temptations were really getting the best of him. He said when they came he would cry out to God for help and soon they would go away, but they would always return. Instead of giving up, he would continuously ask God for help. Wesley noted that every time he called out, God gave him an inward grace to fight them off.
As long as we are alive, Jesus said temptations will come, but if we seek him, then we will be able to fight each battle. Yes, it is true, we may lose a few in the beginning, but we will be able to get up time and time again to fight back. And as John Wesley believed, we will no longer be conquered, but will always be the conqueror. God bless.
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church.
Temptations come in all shapes and sizes. They also come at the worst times in our lives, especially when we are at our weakest. Everyone, regardless of who you are, will be tempted from time to time. It does not matter if you are a Christian or not, a pastor or a lay person, temptations will always be a part of life.
John Wesley, the Father of the Methodist movement, once recalled a time in his life when temptations were really getting the best of him. He said when they came he would cry out to God for help and soon they would go away, but they would always return. Instead of giving up, he would continuously ask God for help. Wesley noted that every time he called out, God gave him an inward grace to fight them off.
As long as we are alive, Jesus said temptations will come, but if we seek him, then we will be able to fight each battle. Yes, it is true, we may lose a few in the beginning, but we will be able to get up time and time again to fight back. And as John Wesley believed, we will no longer be conquered, but will always be the conqueror. God bless.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
JONATHAN
Have you ever experienced something that warmed your heart? Perhaps viewing a sunrise or sunset, or just a good conversation with a close friend. Perhaps it was upon hearing good news. Whatever the case may be for you, the warming of the heart to me indicates a sign of peace, hope, joy, and love.
While some things in this life warm our hearts, I believe it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ in which we will find the truest warming of the heart. On this day 279 years ago, John Wesley, an Anglican Priest in England, felt this same peace of heart and mind. He had been an Anglican priest for several years and even went to the American colonies to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. Feeling like a failure and not forgiven by God, he finally felt this one evening. He and his brother Charles sparked a movement of people called Methodists.
May you know the love Jesus Christ has for you today, and may your heart be warmed in this knowledge.
Have you ever experienced something that warmed your heart? Perhaps viewing a sunrise or sunset, or just a good conversation with a close friend. Perhaps it was upon hearing good news. Whatever the case may be for you, the warming of the heart to me indicates a sign of peace, hope, joy, and love.
While some things in this life warm our hearts, I believe it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ in which we will find the truest warming of the heart. On this day 279 years ago, John Wesley, an Anglican Priest in England, felt this same peace of heart and mind. He had been an Anglican priest for several years and even went to the American colonies to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. Feeling like a failure and not forgiven by God, he finally felt this one evening. He and his brother Charles sparked a movement of people called Methodists.
May you know the love Jesus Christ has for you today, and may your heart be warmed in this knowledge.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
SABRINA
The word honor holds so much. While used as a noun, it means high respect or esteem. As a verb, it means to REGARD with great respect, to fulfill an obligation.
Jesus, while portraying the noun sense of honor, focused much more on the verbal context. Honoring others means thinking of their wishes and welfare at those times you want to put yourself first. It is trusting God as you let go of what feels like your right to be right. It is speaking kindly and respectfully, deferring at times and lifting others up.
As we honor others, we reflect Jesus. We forget that relationships aren’t easy, whether they be marriage, family or friendships. They require loyalty and steadfast devotion.
Romans 12:10 tells us to “be devoted to one another in love, to honor one another above ourselves.” If our perspective each day can be “I am in it for you” instead of “What is in it for me?” we’ll discover the joy of serving Jesus without expecting anything in return. So, for today, what better gift can we give than a little Jesus? Have a blessed day!
The word honor holds so much. While used as a noun, it means high respect or esteem. As a verb, it means to REGARD with great respect, to fulfill an obligation.
Jesus, while portraying the noun sense of honor, focused much more on the verbal context. Honoring others means thinking of their wishes and welfare at those times you want to put yourself first. It is trusting God as you let go of what feels like your right to be right. It is speaking kindly and respectfully, deferring at times and lifting others up.
As we honor others, we reflect Jesus. We forget that relationships aren’t easy, whether they be marriage, family or friendships. They require loyalty and steadfast devotion.
Romans 12:10 tells us to “be devoted to one another in love, to honor one another above ourselves.” If our perspective each day can be “I am in it for you” instead of “What is in it for me?” we’ll discover the joy of serving Jesus without expecting anything in return. So, for today, what better gift can we give than a little Jesus? Have a blessed day!
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