Portageville First United Methodist Church

"Putting On Our Running Shoes" looks at the sports theme of 1st Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV), and how this relates to our goal of walking with God from now into eternity. https://youtu.be/DQvCeMgNSNs

"Looking Out for Number Two" explains what Jesus did for us on the cross, and how that applies to our own way of life. 1st Corinthians 8:1-13 (The Message) sheds new light on how our personal faith and pursuit of happiness has an effect on others. https://youtu.be/Cs0LAYiL58c

"The Word of the LORD" is all about How God Reaches Us. Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and Mark 1:14-20 (NRSV) both show how God has always understood the best ways to reach each of us, to accomplish His goals through us. So it's important to listen! https://youtu.be/k3grxVSHyU4

"Taking the Call" is a message on HOW to discern the calling of God in our own lives. Based on the story of Samuel's call as found in 1st Samuel 3:1-10 (NRSV), we learn that God doesn't call the qualified; rather, God qualifies the called. https://youtu.be/hLGzxUnTspc

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"Joining with the Crowd" who was baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus shows us the meaning and purpose of baptism. Examining Mark 1:4-11 (NRSV), we discover that baptism means admitting our need for relationship with God, and our need for obedience to God. https://youtu.be/Osw7kpS0jhY

Utilizing Isaiah 60:1-6 (NRSV), "The Living Word of God" is an exploration of how God guides us and gives "epiphanies" through the reading of His Holy Word - the Bible. The Spirit of God comes to us right where we are, to give personal direction, which is why the Bible is called "Living." https://youtu.be/c5KpNlIvPCQ