First UMC Dunedin Messages

Special Missions Message

May 25, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Special Message from our home church missionary. All throughout scripture God's heart is for missions and we are all called into mission work.

HOPE HAS A NAME: Did You Change Your Mind?

May 19, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Jesus gives the command to "not worry" but sometimes that's easier said than done. But, we are given a promise that helps to follow such a command. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 & Psalm 23

HOPE HAS A NAME: Digging Up Roots

May 13, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Psalm 42 asks the question, "Why my soul are you downcast?" How do we care for our soul, and how does that affect our mental health. Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

HOPE HAS A NAME: Wells & Buckets

May 04, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

First message in a series on mental health. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Body of Proof

April 27, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Sunday after Easter. Scripture Matthew 27:62-28:8

EASTER 2022 - Solution

April 21, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Easter Sunday 2022. We've got a God that asks, "Why Not?" to our weary world. Scripture: John 20

MARROW: Daily Maintenance

April 12, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Message on steps 10, 11, & 12 of the 12 steps of recovery. Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

MARROW: Payback Time

April 06, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

How can steps 8 & 9 of the 12 steps of recovery help us understand the practice of confession and repentance? Scripture: Luke 19:8-9

MARROW: Scalpel

March 31, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

How do steps 6 & 7 of the 12 steps connect with our faith? Scripture: Romans 6 (selections)

MARROW: Stethoscope

March 23, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Step 4 is the stethoscope step that has us take a look inside our souls. And step 5 begins the hard but necessary work of leading us on a path of healing. Scripture: John 8 (selections)

MARROW: Desperate Desiring

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Message on steps 2 & 3. Scripture Romans 7 (selections) & Joshua 1 (selections).

MARROW: Powerless

March 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 25.5 MB

First message in Lenten series, "Marrow" This series looks at the spiritual aspects of the 12 step program. Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

DAVID: Ab-Dav-Cate

March 04, 2022 03:00 - 45 minutes - 26 MB

Final message in our series on the life of King David, and how his reign comes to a tragic end. Yet, in this sad ending we learn that the foundation of our faith does not depend upon happily-ever-after endings. Scripture: 2 Samuel selections.

DAVID: The Greatest King

February 24, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 25.6 MB

David would become a great king, but he never confused himself with the greatest king. Scripture 1 & 2 Samuel selections.

DAVID: Turn the Other Sheep

February 17, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

David finds himself with a choice to return evil for evil, or listen to the wise council and return good for evil. Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

DAVID: Part 1

February 09, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 27.9 MB

When we feel angry, alone, or afraid we usually don't have the best judgement and often make our biggest mistakes. David made a colossal mistake at a time when he was angry, alone, and afraid. Scripture: 1 Samuel 20-22 (selections)

True or False: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves?

February 03, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 21.9 MB

The Christian version of the saying, "pick yourself up by your own bootstraps" is this: "God helps those who help themselves." But... is that even really Christian? There's something sort of like it in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, but the cliche "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves" is a half truth.

True or False: Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin?

January 26, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Taken at face value, this cliche seems good and right. After all, Jesus loved sinful people, and sin is a bad thing. But, this cliche sounds very different depending on which side of the table you are sitting on. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

True or False: Everything Happens For A Reason?

January 20, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Probably the most popular cultural Christian cliche, "Everything Happens For A Reason." Sounds really nice... sometimes, but do we really mean that EVERY THING has a reason behind it? Scripture: Romans 8:28

True or False: The Bible Says It, I Believe It, That Settles It?

January 11, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 17.3 MB

The Bible is foundational for our Christian faith, however, it's not always easy to understand. Second message in our series, "True or False?" Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

True or False: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle

January 05, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

New Message Series! Examining some the cultural Christian cliches to see what's true and what's false. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Christmas Eve 2021: Belong

December 31, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

There are no misfits at the manger of Jesus, because there is nobody who does not belong. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20.

She Doesn't Belong Here: Mary

December 21, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Fourth and final message in our series, "She Doesn't Belong Here". Mary was not who you would expect to be the mother of God, and yet God chose her. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

She Doesn't Belong Here: Bathsheba

December 14, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 19 MB

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the fourth woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew: Bathsheba Scripture: 2 Samuel 11

She Doesn't Belong Here: Ruth

December 09, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 15 MB

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the third woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew. Scripture: selections from the Book of Ruth.

She Doesn't Belong Here: Tamar

December 02, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 24.1 MB

Jesus was not born from a perfect family tree, filled with perfect people, who did not need saving to begin with. Jesus' family tree is kind of messy, much like many of our own family trees. This message is about the first woman mentioned in Jesus' family tree from the Gospel of Matthew. Scripture: Genesis 38

LOVE BIG: Revive - Week 4

November 24, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

God, won't you revive our hearts again? Final message in our LOVE BIG series. Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7

LOVE BIG: Revive - Week 3

November 22, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Love Generously. Scripture: Matthew 6:24

LOVE BIG: Revive - Week 2

November 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 21 MB

Love thy Neighbor. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

LOVE BIG: Revive - Week 1

November 04, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 27.4 MB

First message in our LOVE BIG Revive series. Scripture: Malachi 1:10 & Psalm 126

It's Fine: Emotional Hygiene

October 28, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 24.9 MB

What are some habits that we can keep, or build into our lives that will help us to be emotionally grounded? Scripture: John 4:31-38 & Philippians 4:4-9.

It's Fine: How to Be Emotionally Strong

October 20, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 25.6 MB

"It's fine" is reserved for those things in our lives that we just don't want to talk about. But, the thing standing between us, and a healthier version of ourselves is often the unprocessed stuff. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 & Psalms.

It's Fine: Good Mourning

October 14, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

How do we stay emotionally strong when everything seems to fall apart? Hint: Saying, "It's Fine. I'm Fine. Everything is Fine." Isn't the most helpful approach. Scripture: John 11

The Big, Ugly, Scary "F" Monster: Practicing Forgiveness

October 06, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Jesus came not just to make us forgiven people, it's better than that. Jesus came to make us forgiving people. He taught us his way of forgiveness that it would be a daily habit of giving and receiving forgiveness. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Matthew 18:21-22

The Big, Ugly, Scary "F" Monster: Forgiving God

September 30, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 26.9 MB

Sometimes we might feel like we need to forgive God. While we don't technically forgive God, perhaps we need to be reconciled to God. What might holds us back from forgiving others might be our disappointment or anger with God.

The Big, Ugly, Scary "F" Monster: Dots

September 21, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

It is impossible to travel through life without collecting some emotional souvenirs. However, while our past reminds us, it does not have to define us. Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 & Genesis selections.

The Big, Ugly, Scary "F" Monster: Doubled-Edged Sword

September 15, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Forgiveness seems like that big, ugly, scary monster under the bed, but if we can shine a light on it then maybe it won't be that scary. There is something that you give up when you forgive, but also something great that you get in return. Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

At The Table: Saying Grace

September 09, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Jesus gave us a practice to commune with God and invites us to take a seat at his table. Scripture: Luke 22:7-30

At The Table: Table of Joy

September 03, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Jesus was the most joyful person ever, and he used the table to bring joy to the world. Scripture: John 2:1-12

At The Table: Food Justice

August 25, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In Jesus' time on earth, the table was a way to bring about justice, but also injustice. Our tables look different, but they can still bring about justice or injustice. Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

At The Table: Jesus Eats With Sinners

August 18, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Start of a new message series about Jesus' table. Scripture Matthew 9:9-13

According to My Convictions

August 05, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

What does it take to live a long faithful life, full of faith? The story of Caleb gives us some helpful hints. Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Next Gen

July 28, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 14.9 MB

What is our responsibility to the next generation? Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Not Easily Angered

July 21, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 26.8 MB

What is the real reason we get angry & how do we deal with our anger? Scripture:James 3:13-4:2

Fasting From Famine

July 13, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Fasting is one of the most under-used and over-abused practices of Jesus. So, what is fasting and why should we do it? Scripture Amos 8.

Stepping Out

July 07, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

It’s been said that a thousand mile journey begins with a single step. This is the reality that we really need to embrace if we are ever going to move in any direction as individuals and as a church. If we are so focused on the task ahead of us that we forget to start moving in that direction, we might end up right where we’ve always been. This certainly was true for Jesus’s first disciples, and it’s true for us today.

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