Posts tagged with ‘John Wesley’

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My Aldersgate Experience

by Steve

We each need our own Aldersgate Experience in which the presence, power and purpose of God are made real and personal. For John Wesley and for his brother Charles, that moment would be the convergence of Failure, Faith and Grace all coming together in one inexplicable moment of spiritual transformation. On May 24, 1738, John […]

Our Mission Covenant

by Steve

Do all the good you can Reflecting the image of Christ in our actions, attitude, and relationships. Doing what He did as our gift to God. By all the means you can In worship, in prayer, in giving, in serving, with time, compassion and gratitude. In all the ways you can By building something or […]

3 Simple Rules: Stay in love with God

by Steve

      So how is it that we can spend our entire lives in the church…working for Christ…serving the church…going to meetings…reaching out to hurting people…worshiping and joining in prayer with other Christians…and not be madly in love with God?    As Rev. McShane writes, “We miss it…we skim right over the first, the most important, […]

3 Simple Rules: Do Good

by Steve

The Three Simple Rules      Life can be complicated at times. We often feel scattered and overwhelmed. We come to church seeking peace and direction. We come hoping to gain perspective and fulfillment. Drawing parallels between Wesley’s time and the world today, the feelings of disenfranchisement, doubt and fear are much the same. But […]

A Brief History of Us

by Steve

A BRIEF HISTORY What follows is an attempt to give the reader a flavor of the sumptuous meal that is offered by the United Methodist Church for those willing to sit at the Table of Fellowship. I’m offering this in response to the many confused looks I’ve received from visitors and members alike who enjoy […]

3 Simple Rules: Do No Harm

by Steve

The Three Simple Rules      Life can be complicated at times. We often feel scattered and overwhelmed. We come to church seeking peace and direction. We come hoping to gain perspective and fulfillment. Drawing parallels between Wesley’s time and the world today, the feelings of disenfranchisement, doubt and fear are much the same. But […]

Is Unity Possible?

by Steve

  In a time of contentious political attack ads, religious groups condemning one another, and fear of losing control at an all time high, John Wesley’s words over 2 centuries ago resonate with the human soul. Truth always has. “In Essentials we have Unity. In Non-Essentials we have Liberty.  In all things we have Charity.” ~ John […]

Christian Perfection

by Steve

The preaching of “Christian Perfection” has been one of Methodism’s most important contributions to the life of the whole Church of Christ. It has also been, from time to time, a source of controversy. It must be said that Wesley’s sermon which bears the title is perhaps not the best introduction to his views. To […]

John Wesley Quote

by Steve

The Methodists must take heed to their doctrine, their experience, their practice, and their discipline. If they attend to their doctrines only, they will make the people antinomians; if to the experimental part of religion only, they will make them enthusiasts; if to the practical part only, they will make them Pharisees; and if they […]

Podcast – Social Responsibility in the UMC

by Steve

“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” John Wesley   “Directly opposite to this [the approach of the desert mystics] […]