Movies of Our Life
Faith Lessons from Favorite Movies & Scenes
Real Compassion
July 26, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle
Is there a difference between compassion and empathy? Pastor Tom Shinkle leads Grand View United Methodist Church this week to look at a popular movie, "Schindler's List", and see how compassion and empathy are different things. And as Jesus' people - we are called to Real Compassion.
Christmas Spirit Needed Now
July 19, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle
What can we, as Jesus' people, offer the world right now? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks back at some of our favorite Christmas movies and the work of Paul in Acts to remind us that we need and we need to share Optimism. How are you living differently today?
The Church Moves Together
July 12, 2020 • Alec Amosson
Think of the church as a team. What's the goal? What's the "win?" In this week of "Movies of Our Life," Grand View looks at how the church can learn from The Mighty Ducks and the book of Philippians about the church's call to be united, focused, praying, and acting.
Journey to Freedom
July 5, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle
"Earn It." These iconic words from the movie "Saving Private Ryan" inspired him to a better life, but burdened him with a worry of being good enough. Rev. Tom Shinkle explains and reminds all that God never says "earn it," but instead says from the beginning "you are good enough."
Life's Like a Movie...
June 21, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle
Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off the new Summer Sermon Series at Grand View - "Movies of Our Life" by looking at one of his favorite movies from his teen years. How would you live differently if you truly believed that "Life's like a movie, write your own ending?"