Position Well Played

First United Methodist Church of Gadsden

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Position Well Played

Celebration 9 am

September 24, 2023

Sermon Notes

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Sunday, September 24, 2023

This week, we end the sermon series “Get in the Game”, using illustrations from football to challenge us on our walk of faith. Our focus this Sunday is on the position that we play. Just like on the football field, “players” in the church have a position to play. We each have a job to fulfill as part of the Body of Christ. Our scripture will be 1 Corinthians 12:4-12. I once read this scripture translated for the football field. Maybe, this translation will stir your imagination for the role Christ is calling you to play for the kingdom.

Now there are a variety of positions to be played on the football field, but it is the same team, under one coach and the one coach is the guide and leader of all. Everyone is given the ability to play the game, but the abilities are for the team, not for self-glory. One can play quarterback. One can be a kicker. One can be a center. One can catch the ball and one can run the ball. One can stop someone from running the ball. Each one is given and has cultivated certain abilities to play a position well and is gifted at playing a position well. Though there are many positions to be played, it is still one team with a common goal of winning the game. All people have different varying abilities. No player is the same and not every player plays every position well, but it is still one team, working together for the team under the leadership of our coach.

How are you working with the body and within the body under the leadership of our Lord, Jesus?

May the Peace of Christ Richly Dwell in You,

Rev. Sherri

Position Well Played

September 24, 2023

Sermon Notes Thursday, September 21, 2023 Sunday, September 24, 2023 This week, we end the sermon series “Get in the Game”, using illustrations from football to challenge us on our walk of faith. Our focus this Sunday is on the position that we play. Just like on the football field, “players” in the church have a position to play. We each have a job to fulfill as part of the Body of Christ. Our scripture will be 1 Corinthians 12:4-12. I once read this scripture translated for the football field. Maybe, this translation will stir your imagination for the role Christ is calling you to play for the kingdom. Now there are a variety of positions to be played on the football field, but it is the same team, under one coach and the one coach is the guide and leader of all. Everyone is given the ability to play the game, but the abilities are for the team, not for self-glory. One can play quarterback. One can be a kicker. One can be a center. One can catch the ball and one can run the ball. One can stop someone from running the ball. Each one is given and has cultivated certain abilities to play a position well and is gifted at playing a position well. Though there are many positions to be played, it is still one team with a common goal of winning the game. All people have different varying abilities. No player is the same and not every player plays every position well, but it is still one team, working together for the team under the leadership of our coach. How are you working with the body and within the body under the leadership of our Lord, Jesus? May the Peace of Christ Richly Dwell in You, Rev. Sherri

Recruiting Counts

September 17, 2023

Sermon Notes Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sunday, September 17, 2023 Recruiting Counts I am often asked about when I am going to preach a hell fire and brimstone sermon. To this I typically reply that unless I am directed by the Holy Spirit, I likely will not because I am called to share Good News. God has called me to share a message of hope, grace, and the love of Jesus to a broken world. As I recently read, “We understand that the message of the gospel introduces the lost and the hopeless people to a life of hope through Jesus.” I believe that I not only have Good News to share, but you do too! We all have Good News and hope to share with others. This is something that the church has in common with college football, we both recruit. We want people to join our team and know that hope and the saving grace of Jesus. In fact, you are a recruiter and Jesus commissioned you to be a recruiter. He invited his followers to go and make disciples. Just as recruiting is essential to any college program, so it is essential to life in the church. In fact, it is more than essential, it is our primary task. Are you ready to recruit with the Good News of Jesus, offering hope to a hurting world? May the peace of Christ dwell in you richly, Rev. Sherri