Transformation Begins at Home - traditional

FIRST UMC FOX HILL

Transformation Begins at Home - traditional

May 21, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Malachi 4

When we read about God’s judgment, we expect it to be all be about what we call morality: telling the truth, being faithful in marriage, being upright, and so forth. Those things are important, but so are things we don’t expect – having compassion for migrants, loving our neighbors, even caring for our children and parents. Thus, God’s judgment isn’t just about not doing things God hates – it is about doing things God loves. So Lord, open our eyes to the fact that You, Lord, call us to change our behavior, our attitudes, and our minds about those who live with us every day. Help us not to neglect home and hearth while we tend to fields afar from us, we ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Gospel of Conflict - Modern

June 11, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • James 4:1–12

Lord, like your people from of old, we live in a time of great trial. Except for those who still experience poverty and want, we do not need more money to live good lives, but we live in a time of great stress, loneliness, isolation, depression, anxiety, and division. Could it be that our technology has given us power, but we lack the wisdom to use that power for good? Could it be that we have lost sight of that fact that might does not make right and to be weak in the eyes of the world can be strength in your eyes? In our world of upside-down values, help us, your body, to love and serve beyond man-made divisions so that the world can have an example of a better way of life. We humbly ask you to help us become the church in these days, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Gospel of Conflict - Traditional

June 11, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • James 4:1–12

Two Worlds - Worship Service

June 4, 2023 • Rev. Tommy Markham • Romans 12:1–8

We are so familiar with what we do every day when we get it out of order frustration gets us all wrong. Meeting the obligation necessary for the ongoing of life in the fast lane that is all we can get done. When can we stop and think through what it means to give all our time to physical pressures? Spiritual time is necessary for quality of life. So, Lord, forgive our neglect. We are not asking for longer days but a more complete use of what we have. In Jesus’ name, Amen.