This week's scripture reading is from Jonah 4:1-11, and the scripture response was the full song of Jonah and The Whale. Verse 1 In the Bible we are told Of a prophet who was called To a city that was steeped in awful sin All the people in that place Were devoid of saving grace And the prophet seemed afraid to enter in Verse 2 Then ol’ Jonah forth …

This week's service featured quite a bit of special music, so that has been included in this episode of the podcast for all the enjoy! We started with a special Opening Voluntary, with Marian Steed, soprano, singing “O Gracious Light” in an arrangement by Dorothy Papadakos that features a Whale Recording by Dr. Roger Payne. The unpublished music se…

Scripture Reading from Jonah 1:17-2:10 Scripture response is a song played on guitar and sung by Rev. Bell “Jonah and the Whale,” vs. 2 and 3 Verse 2 Then ol’ Jonah forth was sent That old Nineveh might repent But instead of that to Tarshish he set sail Oh the sailors, they were kind But Jonah had a stubborn mind So off the ship he went into the be…

Scripture Reading from Jonah 1:1-6 As a Scripture Response, Rev. Bell played guitar and sang “Jonah and the Whale," vs. 1 and 2 Verse 1 In the Bible we are told Of a prophet who was called To a city that was steeped in awful sin All the people in that place Were devoid of saving grace And the prophet seemed afraid to enter in Chorus Over there, In …

Romans 2:29 Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit and not in the letter.By Newnan FUMC

Philippians 2:12-12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.By Newnan FUMC

Colossians 3:9b-10 (CEB) Take off the old human nature with its practices and put on the new nature, which is renewed in knowledge by conforming to the image of the one who created it.By Newnan FUMC

Romans 8:12-17By Newnan FUMC

Joshua 4:4-7 Youth Minister Paul Mosely shared the message during our 11am service as we honored our 2024 graduates.By Newnan FUMC

Galatians 4:1-7By Newnan FUMC

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.By Newnan FUMC

Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope w…

Ephesians 3:14-22 (MSG) My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spiritónot a brute strength but a glorious inner strengthóthat Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted fi…

Ephesians 2:11-22 (MSG) But don't take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders to God's ways had no idea of any of this, didnít know the first thing about the way God works, hadn't the faintest idea of Christ. You knew nothing of that rich history of God's covenants and promises in Israel, hadn't a clue about what God was …

Ephesians 1:15-23 (MSG) That's why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn't stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to mak…

"Love Is Stronger Than Death" - Rev. Andrew Chappell's Easter message Mark 16:1-8By Newnan FUMC

Mark 11:1-11 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' …

Matthew 10:16-31 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they …

John 3:14-21 | Confirmation Sunday It’s not just about believing God is who God says God is. It’s about believing and trusting and having confidence that God can do what God says God can do. Movie Quote Trivia. If you don’t know this about me, I’m a big movie fan. For some reason, I can remember movie lines better than a lot of other things. Often,…

We welcomed Reverend Karen Kagiyama to Newnan First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 3. She preached on the Gospel of John 2:13-22. Rev. Kagiyama is the O. Wayne Rollins Director of Pastoral Care at Wesley Woods Senior Living. A graduate of Emory University and the Candler School of Theology at Emory, Karen is an ordained elder in the North…

Today is DENSE. But it’s not my fault, it’s Paul’s fault. Romans 4:13-25 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath,…

Galatians 6:11-18 See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may bo…

Transfiguration Sunday | Mark 9: 2-9 Rev. Andrew Chappell asks this of his congregation: Are you prepared to allow God to change you in such important and intense ways that he might be able to use you for peace? Are you ready to allow God to transfigure your life? Are you ready to live a life of dynamic faith? The Transfiguration. I’ve always viewe…

Mark 1:29-39 | Dynamics of Faith: Caring Community | Rev. Jeff RogersBy Newnan FUMC

Mark 1:21-28 | Dynamics of Faith: One Step At A Time | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Mark 1:14-20 | Immediately He Called Them | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

John 1:43-51 | Dynamics of Faith: What Faith is Not | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Mark 1:4-11 | By Water and The Spirit | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 2:1-12 | Herod and the Magi | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Luke 2:1-20 | Christmas Eve | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Luke 1:26-38, 46-56 | The World is About to Turn: Mary | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 1:18-25 | The World is About to Turn: Joseph | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Luke 1:11-20 | The World is About to Turn: Zechariah | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 25:14-30 | Opportunities | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 25:1-13 | Preparation | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 | The Communion of Saints | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 | Give All You Can | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Luke 12:13–21 | Save All You Can | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Colossians 3:18-4:1 | Earn All You Can | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Mark 10:17-27 | How to NOT Love Money | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 6: 19-24 | Why Be Generous? | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 20:1-16 | Who Deserves Grace? | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Amos 7:1–9, 8:1-3 | What’s Your Vision? | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Matthew 18: 15-20 | How to Handle Conflict | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Romans 12: 9-21 | Let Love Be Genuine | Rev. Connor BellBy Newnan FUMC

Micah 6:6-8 | Be Humble | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Micah 6:6-8 | Be Kind | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Luke 9:18-25 | BE: Who are you? | Dr. Rev. Jeff RogersBy Newnan FUMC

Micah 6:6-8 | Be Just | Rev. Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC

Revelation 1:1-8 | I AM the Alpha and Omega | Andrew ChappellBy Newnan FUMC