First Free Methodist - FFMC

Preparing for "Holy Reputation" | Sermon for Sunday, May 24, 2026

It is not easy being a Christian witness in the 21st century. When Christians hear how the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Day of Pentecost, there is joy mixed with a little trepidation. How can Christians live with a renewed sense of God's grace and power in our confusing world? This week, we explore how the disciples bore witness to the living Lord Jesus in a troubled and confusing time.

Preparing for "How Christians Relate to Nationalism" | Sermon for May 17, 2026

Many non-believers assume that all Christians think and live in a similar way. With national headlines captured by fundamentalist Christians who are convinced that the USA is God's divine agent in the world, the landscape becomes confusing to say the least. This week's episode highlights Jesus' encounter with the state. From Him, we might just learn how we are to witness a vital faith in a Kingdom not of this age.

Preparing for "How Christians Relate to Anti-Semitism" | Sermon for Sunday, May 10, 2026

Anti-Semitism has plagued this world for centuries. At the heart of it is a twisted expression of Christianity which has largely forgotten the exhortation of the Apostle Paul. Judaism is the mother faith of Christianity. Not only is Paul Jewish, but so are all the disciples and Jesus himself. This week we explore our complicated relationship with our Jewish friends and how we might live with more and more mercy.

Preparing for "How Christians Relate to DEI" | Sermon for Sunday, May 3, 2026

DEI, three letters which stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion, have become a hot-button issue in the US over the last ten years. While political tensions boil over on these issues, we might need to see where these values are in scripture. Once we do so, then our challenge is to find ways to live them out in a way which always gives witness to the reign and rule of God in Christ Jesus.

Preparing for "Liberating Women" | Sermon for Sunday, April 19, 2026

Most people, especially outside the church, believe that Christians struggle with women in leadership. This week's episode tackles one of the hardest texts in the Christian Scripture about women. Perhaps by looking at all of what the Apostle Paul said about women rather than just this one text, we might see a liberating view of women and their leadership.