We begin the Advent sermon series “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes" based on Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We’re never told why the Grinch hates Christmas, but his hate makes him try to distort the meaning of...
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Take A Chance
Pastor Amy looks at the Parable of the Talents and what you stand to lose if you remain a one-talent slave,
Instant Karma
No one likes being publicly embarrassed – especially if they could have taken steps to avoid it ahead of time. Pastor Amy uses Jesus’ parable of the bridesmaids to show us how we can always be prepared for his return and not...
People Who Need People
On this All Saints Sunday, we remember and celebrate the saints from Central UMC who have passed from life to life eternal this year. Pastor Amy explains why it’s important to have people who model their faith to us and why...
May It Please the Court
Jesus said the greatest commandment — the greatest law — is to love God with your heart, soul, and mind and the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. But would that commandment survive a court challenge?...
Jesus and the “Gotcha” Question
Politicians have become quite adept at recognizing questions designed to trap them. Jesus was good at this as well. His interaction with some clever people who wanted to trap him demonstrates how we, too, can resist taking...