Sermons – Page 11 – Ramona United Methodist Church

Hosanna in the Highest

March 26, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday

Sermon Audio: Hosanna in the Highest
Scripture: Mark 11: 1-10

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever attended a Maundy Thursday or Good Friday worship service?
Did you feel God’s presence in the darkest times of your life?
God is always with us just like God was with Jesus in his darkest moments. God is good when? “All the Time.”

Extravagant Generosity

March 19, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday March 18, 2018

Sermon Audio: Extravagant Generosity
Scripture: Mark 10: 17-31

Reflection Questions:

How generous are you? Does that question automatically make you think about money?
Your generosity is a product of your priorities. Are your priorities focused around God’s will and guidance?
What real ways can you practice generosity of Forgiveness, Compassion, and Love?

Risk-Taking Mission and Service

March 14, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday March 11, 2018

Sermon Audio: Risk-Taking Mission and Service
Scripture: Matthew 5:44-47

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever been helped by a stranger volunteering their time?
Have you ever volunteered to help a stranger?
What have you done this week or in the past month to show God’s love in real and practical ways?

Intentional Faith Development

March 5, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday March 4, 2018

Sermon Audio: Intentional Faith Development
Scripture: Ephesians 3: 14-21

Reflection Questions:

Is your faith life a priority in your life, or just something you think about once in a a while?
Do you know the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Do you focus too much on knowledge and too little on wisdom?
Does the world seem overwhelming, is God’s presence and power through Jesus Christ enough to sustain you?

Passionate Worship

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday February 25, 2018

Sermon Audio: Passionate Worship
Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17

Reflection Questions:

What are you passionate about? What would you keep doing even if you had lots and lots of money?
Do you expect worship to entertain you, or do you come to worship to express your passion for God?
What can you do in your personal life to nurture and grow your passion for Jesus Christ?

Radical Hospitality

February 21, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday February 18, 2018

Sermon Audio: Radical Hospitality
Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17

Reflection Questions:

What do you think of when you think of Hospitality?
Have you ever hosted a party and no one came?
How has God shown you hospitality? How does the example of God’s hospitality shape your own understanding of how to practice radical hospitality?

Transfigured

February 12, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday February 11, 2018

Sermon Audio: Transfigured
Scripture: Mark 9: 1-9

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever had a mountain top experience where you felt especially close to God?
Do you believe that God is working within you, or do you see God as somewhere else separate from you?
The Transfiguration is a reminder to us of who Jesus and God are. Do you ever think about who they are and how they play a part in your life?

Teacher & Healer

February 5, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday February 4, 2018

Sermon Audio: Teacher & Healer
Scripture: Mark 1: 29-39

Reflection Questions:

What is your favorite story about Jesus?
What lessons does Jesus teach that most impacts your life?
Do you take time to be alone and focus on God each day, or each week?

Famous or Infamous?

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday January 28, 2018

Sermon Audio: Famous or Infamous
Scripture: Mark 1: 21-28

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever recognize, or not recognize a famous person nearby?
Have you ever noticed that Jesus often tried to hush those who would make him famous?
Do you make your faith journey about yourself, or about the wonderful works of God?

Follow Me, Now!

January 22, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday January 21, 2018

Sermon Audio: Follow Me, Now!
Scripture: Mark 1: 14-20

Reflection Questions:

How much time do you spend worrying about the past or the future?
What are you doing TODAY to be a reflection of God’s light and love?
Do the stories of Jesus challenge you change your life?