The Beloved: The Baptism of Jesus

Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, Inc.

The Beloved: The Baptism of Jesus

February 18, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 3:12–17

At Jesus’ baptism we get to see and experience the love that is shared between God, the Father – Jesus, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The gift of holy baptism unites us in that same love and is a constant reminder that we belong to God – that we are God’s own beloved children.

Love is an Empty Tomb

March 31, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 28:1–10

Love is Humble

March 24, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 21:1–11

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this day, we remember and celebrate Jesus' joyful entrance into Jerusalem when the crowds welcomed Him with their coats and palm branches. It felt and looked like love, but in a matter of hours everything would change and the only love that remained was Jesus’ willingness to endure the suffering that would follow the joyful parade.

Love is compassion: Miracles & More

March 17, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 15:29–38

Jesus’s power was revealed in and through miracles. But these miracles also reflected Jesus’ compassion for those who were suffering or in need. Love is more than a feeling – love always leads to action made to make a difference. Jesus models for us that love is compassion, and that compassion compels us to act, for the benefit of others.