Sermons recorded live at Brighton First United Methodist Church in Brighton, Michigan.
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The Firebrand Podcast (formerly Plain Truth: A Holy Spirited Podcast) is the official podcast of Firebrand Magazine and features Maggie Ulmer, Scott Kisker, and David F. Watson. In addition to providing interviews and recordings of featured articles, Maggie, Scott and David discuss culture, theology, Bible, and the work of the Holy Spirit, through the lens of the historic faith. You can expect the same humor and lively conversation as the Firebrand Podcast crew remains dedicated to resourcin ...
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Sermons, teachings, and biblical discussions with J. Thomas Johnson--a pastor for 16 years in the Church of the Nazarene and 5 years in the United Methodist Church, an instructor in Biblical Hebrew at Nazarene Theological Seminary for 4 years--B.A., Gordon College; M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary
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This is the sermon podcast of Jim Parsons, the pastor of Milford Hills United Methodist Church in Salisbury, NC. If you would like to find more information about our congregation or worship with us in person or online, please visit us at milfordhillsumc.org
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The History of Methodism Podcast covers the history of the Methodist and Wesleyan movements, from its precursors in the European Reformation, up until the present day, from Martin Luther to Adam Hamilton. This long history of Methodism It is hosted by Rev. Wilson Pruitt, an Elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently pastor of Bee Creek United Methodist Church in Spicewood, TX.
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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves ...
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The focus of Christmas is placed on the characters in the Christmas story: Mary and Joseph, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men and, of course, the baby in a manger. What would it look like to take a step back and celebrate Christmas from the Father’s perspective? This Christmas we celebrate the joy of friendship and togetherness, exploring what this looks like in a broken and divided world. Christmas is also the time for gifts. And it will be our joy to share an advent gift with you. Th ...
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Gospel Light Society is a global ministry that seeks to present the Gospel to all people, in every language, around the world, over the internet. People all over the world need to hear about the love, peace, and joy that only comes through Jesus Christ. For many people, they are not free to practice their Christian beliefs in their country. For others, they do not feel comfortable in a public place of worship. Because of this, millions of people search for God on the internet. In many langua ...
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Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Mark 12:29-31 and Galatians 5:15 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BUMC042124.mp3 The post “The Wesleyan Way: Do No Harm” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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United Methodists are people who are methodical about their process. To be the church, we have to make decisions about living in this world. We have a process for that. We use what is refered to as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. As our Book of Disciple states, " [John] Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scriptu…
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Luke Series - Discussion 43: The Infection (Luke 13:18-21)
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What if the Kingdom of God is not a place, but an infection? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 20, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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In today's episode David, Scott and Maggie discuss the gnarly intersection of politics and faith and David's recent substack about political commentator Charlie Kirk. In today's episode: David F. Watson Scott T. Kisker Maggie Ulmer Sign up for David's podcast here: https://davidfwatson3.substack.com/…
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United Methodists are people of grace. We believe in three different types of grace, Privenant, Justifying, and Sanctifying. These three graces lead us on the path of life or the way of salvation. This week we explore the details of these graces as we continue our series on the basics of who we are as a denomination and what we believe. Join us at …
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Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Colossians 3:12-14 and 1 John 4:7-9, 19 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BUMC041424.mp3 The post “Camp Sunday” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Luke Series - Discussion 42: Law, Mercy, and the Justice of God (Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6)
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How does Jesus expect Christians to remember the Sabbath and to keep it holy?" This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 13, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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The Word of the LORD came... April 8, 2024By J. Thomas Johnson
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Episode 223: Core Theology - Doctrinal Standards and Theological Task
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Today we start a new worship series about who we are as United Methodists and our "Core Theology," as General Conference prepares to meet in Charlotte at the end of the month. We start this Sunday looking at the foundations of our theology, which is found in our doctrinal standards and theological tasks. These are the basics of who we are as a deno…
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Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Revelation 22:12-21 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BUMC040724.mp3 The post “How Does It End?” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Luke Series - Discussion 41: The Fire (Luke 12:49 - 13:9)
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Did Jesus come to bring peace or fire...or, somehow, both? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 6, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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In this episode, we give some context about the England to which John Wesley returns after his stint in Georgia, with a look at the life and reign of King George II. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt
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Today is Easter Sunday and Christ is Risen!!! Please join us for Easter Worship at 10:00 am in person (1630 Statesville Blvd in Salisbury, NC) or online this Sunday. Christ's death is not the end of the story. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If yo…
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Do Wesleyans believe we are "once saved always saved?"
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In this episode David Scott and Maggie discuss whether Wesleyans espouse belief in the doctrine "once saved always saved." Check us out on Twitter: @FirebrandMag In this episode: David Watson Scott Kisker Maggie Ulmer
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Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Luke 24:1-12 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BUMC033124.mp3 The post “He’s Not Here, He’s Alive” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Luke Series - Discussion 40: The Administrator (Luke 12:35-48)
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Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? What are the responsibilities of those who accept the responsibility of leadership? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The earlier discussion mentioned in this episode ("Discussion 29: The Patience of God") can be found at the following link: https://WayOfLife.podbean.com/e/luke-series-d…
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Rev Jon Reynolds and Rev Lindsey Hall Lead for Good Friday http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BUMC032924.mp3 The post “Good Friday” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Rev Lindsey Hall Narrates The Soliloquy of the Twelve http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BUMC032824.mp3 The post “Maundy Thursday: Soliloquy Of The Twelve” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Episode 221: Falling in Love - Palm Sunday
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When we are in the falling-in-love stage of a relationship, it is all about ourselves. It is how the other person makes us feel. We are called to follow God beyond that phase and into a deeper relationship, one that focuses on the service of the other. Today we witness Jesus come into the Holy City of Jerusalem and we celebrate he comes not to do w…
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Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Mark 11:1-10 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BUMC032424.mp3 The post “Encountering Christ: Hosanna In The Highest” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Luke Series - Discussion 39: The Worship of Worry (Luke 12:13-40)
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How is Christian fear to be distinguished from worldly fear, and how might it be that Christians can live at peace and in contentment when the world cannot? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 23, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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FIREBRAND VOICES: Resurrecting Wesleyan Evangelism: The Necessity of Field Preaching Today by Matt Reynolds
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In today's episode Matt Reynolds reads his recent Fireband article: "Resurrecting Wesleyan Evangelism: The Necessity of Field Preaching Today" Read the original article here: https://firebrandmag.com/articles/resurrecting-wesleyan-evangelism-the-necessity-of-field-preaching-today
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esus's words in John 12 call us to die to self in order to glorify God. This is much harder than it seems in our very individualistic and selfish culture. To live, we need to be fed by the one who died for us. Please join us at 10:00am in person (1630 Statesville Blvd in Salisbury, NC) or online at the link below. Thank you again for worshipping wi…
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Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Acts 9:3-6 http://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BUMC031724.mp3 The post “Encountering Christ: Paul” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.By Brighton First United Methodist Church
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Luke Series - Discussion 38: Truth, Carefully Concealed (Luke 12:1-12)
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What is the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and why is it unforgiveable? Jesus helped His disciples with both questions. This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 16, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 37: The Curses of Jesus (Luke 11:37-54)
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Which common leadership motivations and behaviors has Jesus condemned in the Kingdom of God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 9, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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We get uncomfortable with angry Jesus, the one who uses a whip to kick the money changers and others out of the temple. But this story in the 2nd Chapter of John brings up an uncomfortable question for us...what would Jesus kick out in our worship, in our churches, if he walked through the doors. What have we created that is actually devouring us? …
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Luke Series - Discussion 36: An Evil Generation (Luke 11:29-36)
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What did Jesus mean when He called His culture an 'evil generation'? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 2, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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In this episode, we look at some of the theological influences upon John Wesley during his stay in Georgia, especially the Moravians. We also include some background on the Moravians and their leader, Zinzendorf. The episode ends with a critique of John Wesley's theology written by other colonists in Georgia. You can find us online at www.historyof…
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We continue our Lenten journey on this Second Sunday of Lent. We dive into Mark 8:27-38 and learn about self-denial and taking up our cross and following Jesus. Please join us at 10:00 am in person (1630 Statesville Blvd in Salisbury, NC) or online at the link below. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregati…
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Luke Series - Discussion 35: A Kingdom of Demons? (Luke 11:14-28)
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How did Jesus explain His ministry of exorcism, and how did He explain His intention for full and lasting healing? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The two books referenced in this sermon can be viewed here: "The Unseen Realm," by Dr. Michael Heiser https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/168…
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He Gets Us: Jesus at "The Big Game!"
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In today's episode the Firebrand team discusses the newest ad from the "He Gets Us" ad campaign: Jesus didn't teach hate. He washed feet. Stick around to the end of the podcast for a new Firebrand Podcast segment called Firebrand recommends! In today's episode: David Watson Scott Kisker Maggie Ulmer
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Luke Series - Discussion 34: When We Pray (Luke 11:1-13)
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What were Jesus' disciples asking when they asked Him how to pray, and how did Jesus respond? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 17, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Today is Pastor Jim's annual State of the Church sermon. This is a time to draw our attention to how God has moved in and through our church this past year and then also hear how God is calling us to continue to move forward this year. We have a lot to celebrate and stand in awe of God's work. Let us be good disciples of Jesus Christ and live into …
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Luke Series - Discussion 33: The Better Part (Luke 10:38-42)
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What did Jesus praise about Mary in His reprimand of Martha? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 10, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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A word for the nations... This message can be read in text form at the following link: https://shadowofthecross.org/2024/03/01/february-8-2024/By J. Thomas Johnson
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Episode 216: Faith, Hope and Friendship with God
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We wrap up our worship series, "Looking for God in Messy Places," based on a book by Bishop Jake Owensby by the same name. This week we look at Jesus's call to be his friend by loving the way God loves. As we do this, we receive a deep sense of hope in all the messy places in our lives. Please join us at 10:00am in person (1630 Statesville Blvd in …
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