80% of America believe that it says in the bible that “God helps those who help themselves.” Which is understandable since our politicians tell us this in their speeches, fellow Christians tell us this, and it sounds like good advice so should be in there… right!?!? But…Where? Which book? What...
Some bunny loves you! Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church (aka that pumpkin church) invites you to join us Easter Sunday at 10 or 11:30 a.m. to hear this message of love: “He is Risen for You.” Each week we are building up to this powerful message of Christ’s resurrection....
We are finishing our series on the beatitudes and covering the peacemakers and prosecutors! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:9-10 What does Jesus mean? How can...
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 What does it mean to be merciful? Is it like when a boy is in a fight, and he is just pummeling the other kid, and then taking pity on the other kid suddenly stops? Or is it more...
Do you know what it means to be truly hungry and thirsty? For many of us here in America we are blessed to have an abundance of food and water, so it can be a real challenge to understand what Jesus means in Matthew 5:6. Pastor Stuart breaks down the...
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Looking through old pictures what Lisa finds takes her back to a moment in her life when she was not being the best she could be. And once again, her grandmother’s words come with the wisdom she needs...
This has been a heart breaking week as we all try to adjust to what happened. Many in our congregation know parents of children that attend the school in Parkland. And we are in mourning. This week’s sermon addresses our pain, and the pain of our neighbors, and offers us...
I have known that this sermon series was coming up! So, like the straight A student I am, I started reading Matthew ahead of time. It was a quick read. But, I didn’t really get it. And got a little stuck on the beatitudes. Like this first one: Blessed are...
Spend Feb 14th with your one true love; Jesus Christ! This Valentine’s day is Ash Wednesday, we will be having our annual Soup and Bread potluck at 6:30 pm and following it with worship at 7:30. The theme for this year’s Ash Wednesday service is from the book of Matthew...