FUMC Clinton Podcast http://fumcclinton.org/theblog Weekly Message from First United Methodist Church Clinton MS Tue, 22 May 2012 03:02:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Weekly Message from First United Methodist Church Clinton MS FUMC Clinton Podcast no 2009 FUMC Clinton Podcast FUMC Clinton Podcast http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://fumcclinton.org/theblog Junk Drawer – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/junk-drawer http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/junk-drawer#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 03:02:43 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1755 Junk Drawer – the place you put stuff that you don’t really need but you just cant throw away.

What if there is a Junk draw of the mind?

What if there is a Junk drawer of the heart?

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Luke 21:34-36
34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

What is in your junk drawer?
Of the mind…
- lies we believe about ourselves
- lies we believe about sin
- lies we believe about the world
What is in your junk drawer?
Of the heart…
- misplaced affections
- anger / grudges
- disappointments
Junk Drawer Wars:
…this time it’s spiritual
]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/junk-drawer/feed 0 Junk Drawer - the place you put stuff that you don’t really need but you just cant throw away. - What if there is a Junk draw of the mind? - What if there is a Junk drawer of the heart? - Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, Junk Drawer - the place you put stuff that you don’t really need but you just cant throw away. What if there is a Junk draw of the mind? What if there is a Junk drawer of the heart? Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will. Luke 21:34-36 34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” What is in your junk drawer? Of the mind... - lies we believe about ourselves - lies we believe about sin - lies we believe about the world What is in your junk drawer? Of the heart... - misplaced affections - anger / grudges - disappointments Junk Drawer Wars: ...this time it’s spiritual FUMC Clinton Podcast no 19:59 Just Friends – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/just-friends-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/just-friends-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:57:28 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1752 John 15:9-17

John 15:9-17

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/just-friends-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 John 15:9-17 John 15:9-17 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. John 15:9-17 John 15:9-17 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 21:08 A Grandmother, A Mother, and A Boy – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-grandmother-a-mother-and-a-boy-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-grandmother-a-mother-and-a-boy-clint-ware#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:54:19 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1749 A Grandmother, a Mother, and a Boy

By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children enjoy the equivalent of an extra three months a year in leisure time!

A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: “My name begins with an “M,” has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?” Half the kids in the class wrote, “Mother.”

That reminds me of the father who was trying to explain the concept of marriage to his 4-year-old daughter. He got out their wedding album, thinking visual images would help, and explained the entire wedding service to her. When he was finished, he asked if she had any questions. She pointed to a picture of the wedding party and asked, “Daddy, is that when mommy came to work for us?

A Grandmother, a Mother, and a Boy
Lois
Eunice
Timothy
On his 1st Missionary journey Paul came to Lystra

II Timothy 3:14-15
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

II Timothy 1:1-6
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Don’t Lose your Voice Use you voice
Use your voice in prayer
Use your voice by example
MOM Translation
Four scholars were arguing over Bible translations. One said he preferred the King James Version because of its beauty and eloquent old English. Another said he liked the New American Standard Version for its literalism and how it moves the reader from passage to passage with confident feelings of accuracy from the original text. The third scholar was sold on the New Living Translation for its use of contemporary phrases and idioms that capture the meaning of difficult ideas. After being quiet for a moment, the fourth scholar admitted: “I have personally preferred my mother’s translation.” When the other scholars started laughing, he said, “Yes, she translated the Scriptures. My mom translated each page of the Bible into life. It is the most convincing translation I have ever read.”

Hebrews 4:12-13
12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Use your voice in direction

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-grandmother-a-mother-and-a-boy-clint-ware/feed 0 A Grandmother, a Mother, and a Boy - By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children enjoy the equivalent of an extra three months a year in leisure time! A Grandmother, a Mother, and a Boy By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children enjoy the equivalent of an extra three months a year in leisure time! A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: “My name begins with an “M,” has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?” Half the kids in the class wrote, “Mother.” That reminds me of the father who was trying to explain the concept of marriage to his 4-year-old daughter. He got out their wedding album, thinking visual images would help, and explained the entire wedding service to her. When he was finished, he asked if she had any questions. She pointed to a picture of the wedding party and asked, “Daddy, is that when mommy came to work for us? A Grandmother, a Mother, and a Boy Lois Eunice Timothy On his 1st Missionary journey Paul came to Lystra II Timothy 3:14-15 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. II Timothy 1:1-6 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Don’t Lose your Voice Use you voice Use your voice in prayer Use your voice by example MOM Translation Four scholars were arguing over Bible translations. One said he preferred the King James Version because of its beauty and eloquent old English. Another said he liked the New American Standard Version for its literalism and how it moves the reader from passage to passage with confident feelings of accuracy from the original text. The third scholar was sold on the New Living Translation for its use of contemporary phrases and idioms that capture the meaning of difficult ideas. After being quiet for a moment, the fourth scholar admitted: “I have personally preferred my mother’s translation.” When the other scholars started laughing, he said, “Yes, she translated the Scriptures. My mom translated each page of the Bible into life. It is the most convincing translation I have ever read.” Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Use your voice in direction FUMC Clinton Podcast no 30:12 How is it With Your Soul – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-is-it-with-your-soul-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-is-it-with-your-soul-clint-ware#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 14:11:33 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1738 How is it with
your soul?

What do you look for in your life as an indicator that you are doing well in your relationship with God?

Blessings?
Prosperity?
Joy?

Blessings – when good things happen
Prosperity – financial and material gain
Joy – being happy all the time

Blessings?

II Corinthians 12:7-9
7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
“Blessings” by Laura Story
Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights 
Are what it takes to know You’re near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

Prosperity?

II Corinthians 8:1-5
And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.

Joy?
James 1:2-4
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

John 16:33
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

“you will be scattered, each to his own home”
“you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices”
“they will put you out of the synagogue”
“anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God”

In this world you will have trouble!

so that in me you may have peace

so that in me you may have peace

How is it with
your soul?

I have peace
in Him.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-is-it-with-your-soul-clint-ware/feed 0 How is it with your soul? - What do you look for in your life as an indicator that you are doing well in your relationship with God? - Blessings? Prosperity? Joy? - Blessings - when good things happen Prosperity - financial and material gain How is it with your soul? What do you look for in your life as an indicator that you are doing well in your relationship with God? Blessings? Prosperity? Joy? Blessings - when good things happen Prosperity - financial and material gain Joy - being happy all the time Blessings? II Corinthians 12:7-9 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. “Blessings” by Laura Story Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights 
Are what it takes to know You’re near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise Prosperity? II Corinthians 8:1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will. Joy? James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. John 16:33 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” “you will be scattered, each to his own home” “you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices” “they will put you out of the synagogue” “anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God” In this world you will have trouble! so that in me you may have peace so that in me you may have peace How is it with your soul? I have peace in Him. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 28:54 Guest Speaker Becky Dotson http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/guest-speaker-becky-dotson http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/guest-speaker-becky-dotson#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:18:55 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1736 Becky Dotson, the director of the Methodist Children’s Home in Jackson, was our guest speaker today at the Connection.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/guest-speaker-becky-dotson/feed 0 Becky Dotson, the director of the Methodist Children's Home in Jackson, was our guest speaker today at the Connection. Becky Dotson, the director of the Methodist Children's Home in Jackson, was our guest speaker today at the Connection. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 19:19 Keep Walking – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/keepwalking http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/keepwalking#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:17:21 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1731   Keep walking…
Sermon Text: Luke 24:33-49

1. He will give us understanding

2. We are his messengers about
turning from sin and accepting
forgiveness.

3. The Holy Spirit has been given
to empower us

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/keepwalking/feed 0   Keep walking... - Sermon Text: Luke 24:33-49 1. He will give us understanding - 2. We are his messengers about turning from sin and accepting forgiveness. - 3. The Holy Spirit has been given to empower us   Keep walking... Sermon Text: Luke 24:33-49 1. He will give us understanding 2. We are his messengers about turning from sin and accepting forgiveness. 3. The Holy Spirit has been given to empower us FUMC Clinton Podcast no 28:17 A Curious Uneasy Peace – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-curious-uneasy-peace-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-curious-uneasy-peace-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:13:03 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1726 John 21:1-19

 

Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples

21After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.3Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘We will go with you.’ They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

4 Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5Jesus said to them, ‘Children, you have no fish, have you?’ They answered him, ‘No.’ 6He said to them, ‘Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.7That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’ When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the lake. 8But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.

9 When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. 10Jesus said to them, ‘Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.’ 11So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. 12Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Jesus and Peter

15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ 16A second time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’ 17He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep. 18Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.’ 19(He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, ‘Follow me.’

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-curious-uneasy-peace-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 John 21:1-19   Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples 21After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, John 21:1-19   Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples 21After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.3Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘We will go with you.’ They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5Jesus said to them, ‘Children, you have no fish, have you?’ They answered him, ‘No.’ 6He said to them, ‘Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.7That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’ When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the lake. 8But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. 9 When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. 10Jesus said to them, ‘Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.’ 11So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. 12Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. Jesus and Peter 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ 16A second time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’ 17He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep. 18Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.’ 19(He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ FUMC Clinton Podcast no 20:07 The Benefit of the Doubt – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-benefit-of-the-doubt-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-benefit-of-the-doubt-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:21:44 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1723 Jesus Appears to the Disciples

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’

Jesus and Thomas

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’

A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’

The Purpose of This Book

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-benefit-of-the-doubt-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 Jesus Appears to the Disciples When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you. Jesus Appears to the Disciples When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’ Jesus and Thomas But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’ A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’ The Purpose of This Book Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 19:18 Walking After Easter – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/walking-after-easter-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/walking-after-easter-clint-ware#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:48:36 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1720 Luke 24:13-32
13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 “What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

“What are you discussing together as you walk along?”

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

burning
: καίω (kah’-yo) – ignite, light, burn

opened
διανοίγω (dee-an-oy’-go) – open fully by completing the process necessary to do so

Who are you walking with?

What are you talking about as you walk along?

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/walking-after-easter-clint-ware/feed 0 Luke 24:13-32 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each oth... Luke 24:13-32 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” burning : καίω (kah'-yo) - ignite, light, burn opened διανοίγω (dee-an-oy'-go) - open fully by completing the process necessary to do so Who are you walking with? What are you talking about as you walk along? FUMC Clinton Podcast no 32:15 Easter – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/easter-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/easter-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:04:54 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1717 The Easter message presented in the traditional service by Senior Minister Mitchell Hedgepeth.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/easter-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 The Easter message presented in the traditional service by Senior Minister Mitchell Hedgepeth. The Easter message presented in the traditional service by Senior Minister Mitchell Hedgepeth. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 15:45