Meute “Growing Disciples” Psalm 119: 105-112; Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23 Pearl: Sometimes the gospel of the kingdom does not grow in us as best as it should but do not give up on it because it is the best seed going. Function: To affirm the goodness of the gospel seed to grow in willing disciples all the while knowing that we have some natural blockages within us (thin soil, rocky ground, birds snatching up the seeds) so trust in the good seed to grow and thrive because God the Sower … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/1LL6MDKYTDM “Depending on God’s Provision” Genesis 22: 1-14; Matthew 10: 40-42 Pearl: Depending on the goodness of others and of God. Function: To promote tenderness toward those depending on the goodness of the listener because Jesus expected that his followers would have to do the same: to depend upon the goodness and charity of others and therefore of God. “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.” Jesus said this to his disciples. How often are you the one needing … [Read more...]

 “Welcoming the Divine in Ourselves and Others” Genesis 18: 1-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8 Pearl: Godly welcome. Function: To foment the godly spirit of welcome and hospitality toward God, self, and others as inspired by Father Abraham. Father Abraham, the Patriarch of Jews, Muslims, and Christians, demonstrated a key biblical idea, an over-arching biblical ethical and moral value of all of these great faith traditions: welcome of the stranger. Abraham was approached by three individuals … [Read more...]

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                                                                   05/24/20 “Heaven Is Close By” 1 Peter 4: 4-12 5:6-11; Acts 1: … [Read more...]

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Mother’s Day                                                                          05/10/20—Highland—Meute “The Unconditional … [Read more...]

                                                         05/03/20—Highland https://youtu.be/biiDLlCIDKc “So Close But Yet So Far” Psalm 23; I Peter 2: 19-25; Acts 2: 42-47 Pearl: Appreciate that which really matters. Function: To move listeners to place greater premium on fellowship (relationships) especially now that we are prevented from visitation (physical proximity to each other) due to COVID-19. I got a chuckle when I saw today’s scripture reading … [Read more...]

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2nd Sunday of Easter Sermon  & Service recording link: https://stme.in/kjyNS766Er?st=210   This link will take you to startmeeting which will allow you to listen to the entire service recording.                                                                   “Tested Faith” Psalm 16; I Peter 1: 3-9; John 20: 19-31 Pearl: The testing of faith makes it more real. Function: To move listeners to accept the testing of faith as opportunities for it to become more real. Who could … [Read more...]