Christ UM Church Sermons

The Syrophoenician Woman

Heroes: Mary Magdalene at the Tomb

HEROES: Jesus Christ (Easter Sunday)

Week 3 of our series of Jesus' interactions with people in the Bible.

Week 2 of our Lenten Worship series about spiritual Conversations Jesus had with those around him.

Week 1 of a series on conversations Jesus had in the Bible. Part of Christ Church's LENTEN worship series.

Advent Stewardship Series - Week 1

Advent Stewardship Series - Week 1

What does it mean that Christ is King?

Like coffeehouses and social websites, one of the church's main aims is to connect people together.

Like coffeehouses and social websites, one of the church's main aims is to connect people together.

Look around, we're image-driven (tv, ads, movies)! How can and should the church speak the language of the culture?

Look around, we're image-driven (tv, ads, movies)! How can and should the church speak the language of the culture?

You don't stand in line at Starbucks just to buy a cup of coffee. You stop for the experience surrounding the cup of coffee. Come see how the church, too, can be a place where you can EXPERIENCE God.

You don't stand in line at Starbucks just to buy a cup of coffee. You stop for the experience surrounding the cup of coffee. Come see how the church, too, can be a place where you can EXPERIENCE God.

You don't stand in line at Starbucks just to buy a cup of coffee. You stop for the experience surrounding the cup of coffee. Come see how the church, too, can be a place where you can EXPERIENCE God.

A message about sticking to it - perseverance.

Laughing Your Way to Spiritual Health

A message about Weeping/Crying as a spiritual practice.

Spiritual practices associated with the WORKPLACE

Lift those arms and PRAISE

Exercise those LISTENING muscles

This week we focus on "dreaming new dreams" and the question of "Where do we (as a church) go next?"

"Creating an environment for spiritual formation where all persons can be transformed through a lifetime journey of growth and change."

A message about "equipping persons with the tools and opportunities for ministry and involving them in ministry to meet the spiritual, social and practical needs of an ever-changing congregation, community and world."

A message about glorifying God with authentic, passionate worship through praise, prayer, meditation, arts and music.

Our REACHING OUT core value states: "Empowering persons to actively show the love of Christ with grace by loving, caring and supporting outreach and mission in our community and around the world."

"Creating an open, friendly, caring and comfortable place for all persons by accepting and embracing their uniqueness in diversity and unity."

Our Core Value of CONNECTING is: "Engaging persons in the Christ Church family by fostering a sense of belonging and providing opportunities to feel respected, accepted and loved."

Guest preacher Lana Robyn brings a message entitled "Pay Freedom Forward."

A message about Christ Church's Purpose Statement: Our purpose is to be an intergenerational and welcoming place to belong... helping individuals and families build meaningful relationships with God and each other while encouraging involvement in our community and the world.

Our Vision: Bring Christ to everyone, draw them closer to God, strengthen and nurture them on their way to discipleship and send them forth to live Christ-like lives in the world.

Christ Church's mission is "to make disciples of Jesus Christ." Listen to find out what that means for our church!

A special service and sermon about children and family.

This week's FAQ is "Can someone be so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good?"

The third in our worship series entitled "FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions." This week's FAQ is "If God is LOVE, then why is so much of religion seemingly fear-based?"

"What about Christians that continue to do wrong things and just claim to be forgiven time after time?"

The first in our worship series entitled "FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions." This week's FAQ is the classic, but still baffling: "Why do bad things happen?" The question might also be phrased, "Where is God when it hurts?"

An important message about developing a "ministry of caring." Persons who accept the call to a ministry of caring need to know that they are responding to God's call to give care to others and to accept care from others.

Ever wonder what communion is all about? Check out this "back to basics" message about Communion that will help spell out the background to what communion is and means.

It's easier to focus on external things (like what is or is not on our coins) than to do the hard things Jesus calls us to do...

You ever hear about those people that seem to see Jesus' face in the strangest places? Listen as we take a look at what it means to keep our eyes open to see God EVERYWHERE, not just on the surface of our breakfast.

Recently there was a TV special and lots of talk about finding Jesus' remains. Take a listen as we contrast the contents of this documentary with our Easter Celebration - the day on which we celebrate the resurrection!

Youth Minister Jeff Greathouse brings a message about SERVICE inspired by the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet.

A message about worshiping God, seizing the day and giving your all to God.

A message on Jesus' famous story of the Prodigal Son.

Ever feel like God's given up on you? This is a message about our God of second chances.

Guest Preacher brings a meaningful message about the Tenderness of God from Luke 13:31-35.

Jesus' temptation in the desert can teach us how to deal with temptation in our own lives.

Together, all the members of the church support each other in community ... they are the Body of Christ.

A message about what it means to be available to God.

Guest preacher Dale Mendenhall teaches an important lesson on expressing our love for God through our hearts and our giving.

A great message about Jesus' first sermon... the one that got him into trouble - almost thrown off a cliff!

Guest Preacher Craig LaSuer brings a very important message about followers of Jesus going into the world to bring light and hope in the darkness.

A message from Guest Preacher, Billy Bross, on the importance of each person using their unique gifts "for the common good."

Christmas isn't over (quite) yet! Listen to a powerful sermon about the visit of the Magi - the three wise men - who came to see Jesus and find out what they can teach us about worship.

A sermon on JOY loosely based on "It's a Wonderful Life."

A message about HOPE (very) loosely based on the classic Christmas movie "White Christmas."

Reflections from "A Christmas Story" about Watching, Waiting and Anticipation.

What does it mean to you that Jesus is King? What difference does that make in your life?

A message about giving all that you have to God... your time, talents, resources and very self!

A sermon about Jesus' response to the question: "What is the greatest commandment?"

A sermon about those who have gone before us... our spiritual ancestors.

The final sermon on the church as a team - where every member is a player, and every player is actively involved in ministry.

Want to know how to use your own unique gifts in service to God through the church? Listen to week 3 of 4 of our worship series on the church as a TEAM - where every member is a player and every player is actively involved.

Week two of our worship series on the church as a TEAM - where every member is a player and every player is involved! This week: Let God's Spirit 'Move In.' John MacArthur has said, 'No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it should be, what the Holy Spirit gifted and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts.' Please join us... and find out what this 'spiritual gifts' business is all about!

Week one of our worship series on the church as a TEAM - where every member is a player and every player is involved! THIS WEEK: "Let the Pastor "Move Over." James Smart said "Jesus was not satisfied in having a succession of audiences to whichhe might proclaim his gospel; He was interested primarily in having disciples in whom and through whom his ministry would be multiplied."

In this scripture story, Jesus confronts a man whose money gets in the way of him being a disciple. What is it that keeps YOU from following Jesus?

Do people that "do things differently than you" or who "follow Jesus differently than you" make you angry? Check out this message!

Who is the greatest? They say it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and to succeed and “make it” you’ve got to fight your way to the top. Or do you? Listen to week two of our new series about the different questions people asked Jesus in the Book of Mark.

We all tend to get caught up on exteriors. Despite suggestions to do otherwise, we often still judge a book by its cover. But what if what matters really is more internal than external? In the book of Mark, Jesus challenges us to refrain from simply “going through the motions” of the spiritual life and instead take a look at what we’re like on the inside.

Throughout the Bible we find examples of people who find peace, rest, delight, refreshment and a sense of centeredness from God. But what does that mean? How does one go about finding this “peace that surpasses all understanding?”

King Solomon goes before God with one simple request – not for money or power or fame, but for the gift of Wisdom.

A sermon about Family Struggles by Jim Farrer at Christ UMC in Lafayette, IN

Sermons for Christ United Methodist Church in Lafayette, IN.

Sermons from Christ UM Church in Lafayette, IN

Sermons from Christ United Methodist Church in Lafayette, IN