Ramona United Methodist Church

The Fear of Death

July 16, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday July 8, 2018

Sermon Audio: The Fear of Death
Scripture: Mark 6: 14-20

Reflection Questions:

Do you suffer from thanatophobia or necrophobia? Do you even know what these fears are?
What do you remember from the Bible about John the Baptist?
Do you fear, or think about your own death a lot?
Do you work to make yourself live longer?
What is more important to you, living longer, or living better?

The Fear of Failure

July 10, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday July 8, 2018

Sermon Audio: The Fear of Failure
Scripture: Mark 6: 1-13

Reflection Questions:

Do you know the story of someone who faced failure, but ultimately was successful?
How do you feel when others criticize you?
Have you ever felt like you were left alone to complete some big task or project by yourself?

Do Not Fear, Only Believe

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Sunday July 1, 2018

Sermon Audio: Do Not Fear, Only Believe
Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

Reflection Questions:

How often do you pray?
What do you pray about most often?
What decides the content of your prayer more, fear or a deep relationship with God?

What Are You Afraid Of?

June 25, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday June 24, 2018

Sermon Audio: What Are You Afraid Of?
Scripture: Mark 4: 35-41

Reflection Questions:

What are you afraid of? Do any of your fears make the top 5 list?
Can fears be a good thing? How?
Can fears be a bad thing? How?

Thirst No More

June 20, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday June 17, 2018

Sermon Audio: Thirst No More
Scripture: John 4: 5-42

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever been challenged in your beliefs?
Have you ever changed your beliefs based on experiences or study?
Do you have a heart for peace, or a heart for war?
What can you do this week to approach conflict with a heart of peace.

Getting What You Ask For

June 20, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday June 10, 2018

Sermon Audio: Getting What You Ask For
Scripture: 1 Samuel 8: 4-8

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever heard of Samuel from the Bible before? His most famous story is from when he was a kid.
Who or What is King of your life?
What is the most important part of your life and faith?

Finding What You’re Looking For

June 4, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday June 3, 2018

Sermon Audio: Finding What You’re Looking For
Scripture: Mark 3: 1-6

Reflection Questions:

When you’re not in church what do you do on Sundays?
Have you ever interpreted a situation wrong, because you thought you already knew what was going on?
What would change in your life, if you expected God to be with you in every situation?

3 In 1

May 29, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday May 27, 2018

Sermon Audio: 3 In 1
Scripture: John 16: 12-15

Reflection Questions:

1. Does the word Trinity come up much in your thoughts or conversation? How central is the idea to your everyday life:?

2. What do you think the Trinity means? If someone asked you what it meant, how would you answer them?

3. How are your relationships with others? How much of your valuable and limited time do you spend on nurturing your existing relationships and growing new ones?

Holy, Holy, Holy

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Sunday May 20, 2018

Sermon Audio: Holy, Holy, Holy
Scripture: Acts 2: 1-8, 12-21

Reflection Questions:

1. What do you know about Pentecost?

2. When you hear the term Holy Spirit, what do you think of or picture in your head?

3. The Spirit brought new people to God, and Pentecost was the beginning of a new church. What new experience or activity are you willing to try to share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ?

With Great Joy

May 14, 2018ramonaumcLeave a comment

Sunday May 13, 2018

Sermon Audio: Meeting Jesus: With Great Joy
Scripture: Luke 24: 44-53

Reflection Questions:

Have you ever had a time in your life when fear seemed to take over above reason and all other feelings?
The Bible tells us again and again, “Do not be afraid.” Have you found strength to face your fears in reading and studying the Bible?
Jesus opened the minds of the disciples up to the meaning of the scriptures. When they understood and experienced the presence of the resurrected Christ they felt Great Joy. Do you ever feel that kind of great joy?