Light is More Powerful than Darkness

Light is More Powerful than Darkness

Message by Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Mark Statler: Light is More Powerful than Darkness The Word of God is both the source and sustainer of all light. From the beginning, God’s Word spoke creation into existence, separating light from darkness and establishing divine order in a chaotic world. In the Gospel of John, this same Word is revealed as Jesus Christ—the living expression of God’s truth and grace—who entered a dark and broken world to bring life and illumination to all who believe. The message emphasizes that darkness, whether spiritual, emotional, or moral, cannot overcome the light of Christ. Even when the world seems darkened by evil or uncertainty, the light continues to shine, unyielding and victorious. Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship [http://www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship] Facebook & Instagram: @jcfumc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcfumc [http://www.youtube.com/jcfumc] CCLI Streaming License CSPL052066

The Word Passed Down

Message by Pastor Kyrell: The Word Passed Down Scripture needs to be interpreted again and again because it speaks into every age, culture, and situation in fresh ways. While the words remain the same, the people reading them, the questions they bring, and the circumstances they face are always changing. Each new reading can reveal deeper layers of meaning, challenge old assumptions, and invite a more faithful response. Rather than diminishing Scripture, this ongoing interpretation shows its living power: it continues to guide, correct, comfort, and call God’s people into truth. Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship [http://www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship] Facebook & Instagram: @jcfumc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcfumc [http://www.youtube.com/jcfumc] CCLI Streaming License CSPL052066

Jesus Enters the Scene

Message by Pastor Trevor: Jesus Enters the Scene Jesus came to fulfill the Old Testament law, not to discard it, but to redefine it. Where the law had been understood primarily as external commands—rules about actions and behaviors—Jesus exposed its deeper, internal demands. Jesus showed that the law was never merely about outward compliance but about the condition of the human heart and its orientation toward God and neighbor. He taught us that true righteousness flows from love, mercy, and inner transformation rather than just legalistic adherence to rules. Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship [http://www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship] Facebook & Instagram: @jcfumc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcfumc [http://www.youtube.com/jcfumc] CCLI Streaming License CSPL052066

Shaped in Crisis

Message by Pastor Kyrell: Shaped in Crisis The biblical narrative is, in many ways, a chronicle of crisis. From the flood to the exile, Scripture was forged in catastrophe. The prophets emerged not in prosperity but in moral collapse and political ruin. The psalms of lament outnumber songs of celebration, born from raw suffering. Even the New Testament centers on the execution of an innocent man and persecution of his followers. What we hold as sacred text was often written by people whose worlds had fallen apart—shaped not despite disaster and dysfunction, but because of it. The Bible is less a manual for avoiding hardship and more a testament to finding God within it. Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship [http://www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship] Facebook & Instagram: @jcfumc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcfumc [http://www.youtube.com/jcfumc] CCLI Streaming License CSPL052066

From Story to Scripture

Message by Pastor Trevor: From Story to Scripture Before writing, communities preserved beliefs and history through oral storytelling. These spoken traditions shaped identity and passed wisdom across generations. With the rise of writing, stories were recorded, transforming fluid oral tales into lasting texts. Many became sacred scriptures—such as the Bible—granting spiritual authority and permanence. Yet oral tradition endures, keeping written words alive through recitation and interpretation, linking ancient voices to living faith. Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship [http://www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship] Facebook & Instagram: @jcfumc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcfumc [http://www.youtube.com/jcfumc] CCLI Streaming License CSPL052066