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Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 24:13-35 | "Breakthrough Encounter" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWe continue our look at this passage considering how the first meal post-Resurrection (of the new age) counters the first meal of the old age (Genesis 3) so that the eyes of humanity are opened to the reality of Resurrection and what it means.We encounter Christ in scripture AND the table.Let's consider all this meal has to offer us today.2025-05-0422 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 24:13-35 | "Distracted Encounter" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaOf course the Messiah had to suffer--according to all the scriptures about Jesus.We will explore what Jesus meant as well as understand how this passage was used by the early church as a template for worship. Part one focuses on how we can be distracted and miss the point. 2025-04-2719 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 24:1-12 | JITQ - 8. "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 24:1-12 | JITQ - 9. "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2025-04-2017 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 13:1-17 | JITQ - 8. "Do you know what I have done to you?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWe have heard about the foot washing, but have we understood its deep theological meaning? It's not about washing each other's feet unless that act is understood in its deeper context of the union Jesus is ushering in between humanity, himself, and God.Let us consider this familiar text to understand exactly what Jesus did TO them. 2025-04-1820 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 7 & 19:28-48 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 7. "Who did you expect?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaJesus chose a very particular way to enter Jerusalem and challenge the corruption of the systems at work (Rome, Judea, and the Temple). Of course he did! Who did we expect?2025-04-1423 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 9:18-27 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 6. "Who do you say I am?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 9:18-27 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 6. "Who do you say I am?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2025-04-0620 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 5:1-9 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 5. "Do You Want to Be Made Well?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaA sermon about our responsibility in faith.2025-03-3026 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 7:31-50 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 4. "Do You See This Woman?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaA sermon about our call to see and hear all people--about how all people (including us) are seen and heard by Jesus.2025-03-2322 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 8:22-25 & Matthew 14:22-36 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 3. "Where Is Your Faith?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaA sermon about faithing...even in the storms.2025-03-1624 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 8:26-39 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 2. “What is your name?” by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaJITQ #22025-03-0927 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 1:35-51 | JESUS IS THE QUESTION - 1. "What Are You Looking For?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaAsh Wednesday2025-03-0625 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 9:28-36 | Transfiguration Sunday by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaTransfiguration2025-03-0227 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 5:1-11 | "Go Deeper" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWe are invited to go deeper in our faith. Are you willing?2025-02-2425 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Psalm 1 | "Prosper" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWhat does it mean to prosper?2025-02-1729 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Psalm 138 | "Even When It's Hard" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaHoping is important when we are struggling.2025-02-0921 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | "Love" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWe are called to love2025-02-0325 min
The Live Lightly PodcastTransforming Environmental Grief & Overwhelm Through Grace and Compassion With Reverend Jenn Cormier, Grief Guide and Host of the Walk Through Grief With Grace PodcastIn this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Reverend Jen Cormier to explore the deep and intricate connection between grief and the environmental challenges we face today. Grief isn’t just about the loss of loved ones—it’s about the many forms of loss we experience, including witnessing a changing world and the environmental crises unfolding around us.Jen shares her incredible insights into navigating these emotions, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and creating daily rituals to combat feelings of overwhelm. She explains how grief, when processed with intent...2025-01-2745 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:38-41 | "Holy Creativity" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaFacing adversity in faith is not an either/or situation: Jesus invites us to be creative.2025-01-2624 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 2:1-11 | by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon2025-01-1927 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | "Holy Spirit & Fire" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaBaptism of Jesus: Why did Jesus get baptized?2025-01-1222 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Isaiah 60:1-5a | "Arise, Shine!: Renewed Hope for a New Year" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaIsaiah 60:1-5a2025-01-0523 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Colossians 3:12-17 | "What Are You Wearing in the New Year?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Colossians 3:12-17 | "What Are You Wearing in the New Year?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-12-2920 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 2:8-20 | THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 4. "When Joy Is Our Song" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 2:8-20 | THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 4. "When Joy Is Our Song" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-12-2224 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 1:26-38 | THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 3. "When Light Shines" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaDo we want God to work in our lives, friends?
Do we want divine disruption?
of course we don’t want disruption; we like thinking we know what is coming!!!
Do we want divine encounter?
Maybe ask it this way:
Do we feel at peace with ourselves?
Do we feel at peace with others?
Do we feel at peace with God?
Do we have an unshakeable hope?
We might think we do until a disruption come, right??
We find the peace we seek only in a...2024-12-1522 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 3:7-12 | THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 2. "When Christmas Isn't Christmas" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 3:7-12 | THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 2. "When Christmas Isn't Christmas" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-12-0825 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Isaiah 61.1-3, 6-7 | ADVENT - THE HEART THAT GREW THREE SIZES - 1. "When Everything Is Wrong" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWe cannot ask others to change their behavior or see things differently until we have changed our behavior and done the hard work to see things differently.
If Jesus’ home community of people would’ve just let go of their expectation and assumptions long enough to be more curious…to ask more questions…to be open to broader ideas…to a more humble approach to their thought process… maybe things would’ve been different.
If they would have been in a place where they actually longed for the entire world to recei...2024-12-0122 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 18:28-37 | REIGN OF CHRIST - "Who Is Our King? Who Is Our Truth?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 18:28-37 | REIGN OF CHRIST - "Who Is Our King? Who Is Our Truth?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-11-2424 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Hebrews 10:11-25 | "The New & Living Way" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaIf we KNOW God is faithful…
And we KNOW God will sanctify us and heal us and has already done everything necessary to guarantee our peace for all time…
Let us never lose hope, friends.
Even when we make mistakes…
Even when we still have ignorance in our lives…
Even when we will grow and be different in a year from now…
We never need to lose hope just because we struggle and fall short…
God is only focused on who you will become—...2024-11-1726 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Hebrews 11 & 12 | "What Does Your Faith Mean Now" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Hebrews 11 & 12 | "What Does Your Faith Mean Now" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-11-1032 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Revelation 7:9-17 | ALL SAINTS DAY - "Pulling Back the Curtain" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaWhat a scene, huh?!
A countless multitude…made up of all people groups and families…speaking all different languages…standing before God waving palm branches—the sign of victory—making a simple and powerful statement: “Victory/Deliverance/Salvation/Healing and Wholeness belongs to God and to the Lamb!”
Saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne and to the Lamb” both makes a statement about with whom salvation belongs…while also saying with whom salvation does NOT belong.
It’s God, not Rome…
...2024-11-0321 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Psalm 34:1-22 | "Bless the Lord At All Times?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Psalm 34:1-22 | "Bless the Lord At All Times?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-10-2723 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 4:1-42 | "The Woman at the Well & Living Water" (John 4:1-42) by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 4:1-42 | "The Woman at the Well & Living Water" (John 4:1-42) by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-10-2028 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Genesis 32:24-32 | "Are You Ready to Be You?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Genesis 32:24-32 | "Are You Ready to Be You?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-10-1325 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 14:22-25 | WORLD COMMUNION - "It's a Big World" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Mark 14:22-25 | WORLD COMMUNION - "It's a Big World" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-10-0623 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 21:1-19 & Genesis 33:1-17 | OUR MONEY STORY - 4. "Restore" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 21:1-19 & Genesis 33:1-17 | OUR MONEY STORY - 4. "Restore" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-09-2929 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Leviticus 19:9-10; 25:8-12 & Mark 12:38-44 | OUR MONEY STORY - 3. "Reimagine" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Leviticus 19:9-10; 25:8-12 & Mark 12:38-44 | OUR MONEY STORY - 3. "Reimagine" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-09-2226 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Deuteronomy 15:1-11 & Matthew 19:16-22 | OUR MONEY STORY - 2. "Release" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaPerhaps you feel captive yourself.
You’re here this morning…
You have come to worship and honor God…
to give gratitude…
But you feel like there is more to this faith than what you have experienced.
Maybe you’ve come like that rich man—you’ve come to be told what a great job you are doing by following the commandments and not killing other people and betraying your relationships (because that’s so hard to do!)—you’ve come to remain just as yo...2024-09-1522 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Exodus 16 & Luke 22 | OUR MONEY STORY - 1. "Remember" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Exodus 16 & Luke 22 | OUR MONEY STORY - 1. "Remember" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
God has a story to tell in our lives--even a money story. We begin a 4-week series to consider what story God is calling each of us and all of us to tell as followers of Jesus Christ.
Today we consider the story of manna and the last supper as a way for us to remember the story of God in our life of faith.2024-09-0827 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 7:24-29 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 8. "How Will You Do It?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 7:24-29 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM - 8. "How Will You Do It?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-08-2525 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 7:13-23 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 7. "Just Do It" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana“The one who DOES the will of God enters into the Kin-dom.”
The one who DOES.
Not knows…
Not memorizes…
Not the one who wows and impresses…
The one who DOES what the Kin-dom is all about is a part of the Kin-dom.
This is how you find life.
This is how you avoid destruction.
He says to the ones who aren’t doing that they are LAWLESS.
The word for Torah is “LAW.”
Pe...2024-08-1822 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 7:7-12 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 6. "The Summit" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 7:7-12 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 6. "The Summit" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
The Golden Rule is The Everest of living a Kin-dom life and, according to Jesus, "IS the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets"2024-08-1127 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:17-20 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 5. "Yes, and..." by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 5:17-20 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 5. "Yes, and..." by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Jesus fulfills the teaching of God (the Torah) far beyond the expectations of people then and people now.2024-08-0424 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:7-12 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 4. "Blessed Are..." (part 2) by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 5:7-12 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 4. "Blessed Are..." (part 2) by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
We, as the Kin-dom, know that all humans are one.
Any threat or perceived alternative to that truth is created and sustained by humans, not God.
People are obsessed with “sides.”
We think we know something about a person if we can divvy them up into labels
Liberals and Conservatives
Right and Left
In and...2024-07-2823 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:1-6 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 3. "Blessed are..." (part 1) by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 5:1-6 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 3. "Blessed are..." (part 1) by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-07-2133 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:14-16 & Zephaniah 3:11-13 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 2. "We are the Light of the World" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 5:14-16 & Zephaniah 3:11-13 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 2. "We are the Light of the World" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-07-1421 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 5:13 & Isaiah 10:20-22 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 1. "We are the Salt of the Earth" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Matthew 5:13 & Isaiah 10:20-22 | WE ARE THE KIN-DOM 1. "We are the Salt of the Earth" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-07-0726 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 5:21-43 | "Fear and Faith" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Mark 5:21-43 | "Fear and Faith" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-06-3031 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 | by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 | by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-06-1623 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Romans 8 | "God's Love is For..." by Susan Nyquist at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana.Sermon | Romans 8 | "God's Love is For..." by Susan Nyquist at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana.2024-06-0928 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 2:23-28 | "What's the Sabbath For, Anyway?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana.Sermon | Mark 2:23-28 | "What's the Sabbath For, Anyway?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana.2024-06-0225 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Romans 5:1-5 | "All in One in All" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Romans 5:1-5 | "All in One in All" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-05-2626 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Romans 8:22-27 | "Pentecost Everyday" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Romans 8:22-27 | "Pentecost Everyday" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
New birth is messy...
Church is messy...
but we should never lose hope.2024-05-1922 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 John 5:6-13 | "Life In the Son" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 John 5:6-13 | "Life In the Son" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Fullness of Life, Life with God, Living in the Kingdom, abiding in God’s Reign, God’s system, Eternal Life: the Gospels and this letter are clear—Life in the Son extends beyond death…but it doesn’t wait until death to begin.
This is our story.
Way back in Genesis, the struggle was whether we truly trusted God or not.
God wanted humanity t...2024-05-1219 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 John 5:1-6 | "Conquering Love" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 John 5:1-6 | "Conquering Love" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah has been begotten by God
Faith is a gift from God.
If you love God, you love God’s children.
How do you know if you love God’s children?
You know when obey God’s commandments.
Love of God is obeying God’s commandments.
Obeying God’s commandments is what it is to love both God and God’s...2024-05-0518 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 John 4:7-21 | "Fearless Love" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 John 4:7-21 | "Fearless Love" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
God has always been in right relationship to us…
Humanity has always been beloved by God.
Why else would we have the stories of our faith?
Why else would God have made the covenant and promise to make all things new and right again?
Why else would we have God’s grace in and through Jesus Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and everlasting presence?
It’s always been a one-sided issue, according to John.2024-04-2825 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 John 3:16-24 | "Where Is God's Love?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 John 3:16-24 | "Where Is God's Love?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-04-2127 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 John 3:1-7 & John 20:19-23 | "A New Beginning...As Children of God" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 John 3:1-7 & John 20:19-23 | "A New Beginning...As Children of God" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
“No one who abides in him sins.”
Now…we can abide in Jesus and still be tempted, yes?
We can even give into temptation, yes?
We can even live outside of the justness of God’s system, yes?
So we still struggle with sin…
But we are also children of God abiding in the one who ha...2024-04-1423 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Psalm 118 | Special Eclipse Service by Rev. Joseph Sanford and Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Psalm 118 | Special Eclipse Service by Rev. Joseph Sanford and Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-04-0419 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 20:1-18 | EASTER - "A New Beginning..." by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 20:1-18 | EASTER - "A New Beginning..." by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Understand how our 4th Gospel account author is telling this story...
There is a new beginning to all of existence.
While it was revealing itself through sparks in the work and life of Jesus…
Easter morning is when the power of the new creation, the new week, the new beginning burst forth from that tomb.
There is a...2024-03-3121 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 11:1-11 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Blessed Is the One" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Mark 11:1-11 | DEPTHS OF LOVE - "Blessed Is the One" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-03-2429 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 12:20-33 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Whoever Serves" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 12:20-33 | DEPTHS OF LOVE - "Whoever Serves Me" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Where do we see “the world” and it’s system today?
Where do we find redemptive violence exalted in the form of honor?
Where do we find systems that are NOT centered on love, forgiveness, mercy, and truth?
Where do we see its effect in our own hearts?
We see it in how we view people we encounter from day to day?
We see it in how we respon...2024-03-1721 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 3:14-21 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Loving the Light" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 3:14-21 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Loving the Light" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-03-1024 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | John 2:13-23 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "I Will Raise It Up" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | John 2:13-23 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "I Will Raise It Up" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-03-0320 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 8:31-38 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "For the Sake of the Gospel" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Mark 8:31-38 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "For the Sake of the Gospel" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-02-2522 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 1:9-15 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Has Come Near" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Mark 1:9-15 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: "Has Come Near" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-02-1823 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Mark 1:12 & Matthew 6:19-21 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: (ASH WEDNESDAY) "Prepare For the Journey; Take Only What You Need" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, INSermon | Mark 1:12 & Matthew 6:19-21 | DEPTHS OF LOVE: (ASH WEDNESDAY) "Prepare For the Journey; Take Only What You Need" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IN2024-02-1525 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSERMON | Mark 9:2-9 | TRANSFIGURATION - "Listen to Him!" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSERMON | Mark 9:2-9 | TRANSFIGURATION - "Listen to Him!" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Jesus’ message is simple: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the good news.”
What is the good news?
That the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has come near.
To believe this good news, you’ll have to re-think everything…
You’ll have to re-orient what you think is possible...2024-02-1120 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Isaiah 40:15-31 | "Have You Not Heard?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Isaiah 40:15-31 | "Have You Not Heard?" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-02-0415 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | "Building Up The Body" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | "Building Up The Body" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
So how do we live as a church body amid these disagreements with people in this room?
How do we live as United Methodists who don’t agree with other United Methodists…
Or other denominations…
Or other religions…
Or no religion…
It’s simple… (It’s not easy…but it’s simple…)
We are called to always act o...2024-01-2822 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | "You Are Not Your Own" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | "You Are Not Your Own" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
I am not my own anymore than you are your own.
We belong to Jesus Christ and to Christ’s body, the church.
What I do with my self—my soma—impacts y’all.
What you do with your self—your soma—impacts us all.
So if you are dominated by anything—food, lust, individualism, nationalism, privilege, needing to be heard or be ri...2024-01-2123 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | "Can Anything Good Come From Church?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | "Can Anything Good Come From Church?" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-01-1425 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 3:21-22 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 7. "We trust in our belovedness" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 3:21-22 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 7. "We trust in our belovedness" by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2024-01-0723 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 2:21-40 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 6. "We root ourselves in ritual" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 2:21-40 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 6. "We root ourselves in ritual" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Taking time to pray is a wonderful ritual.
The ancient Jewish prayer that Jesus, no doubt, would’ve practiced would be saying the Sh’ma from Deuteronomy 6:
Hear O Israel, the Lord is God, the Lord is One…
Love the Lord, your God, with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your strength.
2023-12-3123 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 2:1-20 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 5. "We make room" (Christmas Eve) by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 2:1-20 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 5. "We make room" (Christmas Eve) by Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana2023-12-2524 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 1:46-55, 67-79 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 4. "We sing songs of hope" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IndianaSermon | Luke 1:46-55, 67-79 | HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 4. "We sing songs of hope" by Rev. Joseph Sanford at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana
Zechariah looks far beyond himself and his son to God’s wider plan put into place long ago.
He looks all the way back to the beginning of the story with Abraham’s family—his son Jacob also called Israel.
He remembers the promise—that all the world would be brought to rights and blessed through this fam...2023-12-2420 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 1:24-45 | Advent: HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 2. "We Find Joy in Connection"Sermon | Luke 1:24-45 | Advent: HOW DOES A WEARY WORLD REJOICE? - 2. "We Find Joy in Connection" given by Rev. Joseph Sanford
This is our story, too.
We tell this Advent story, the story of the ancient coming of Jesus, while we also tell the story of Jesus coming again.
In the weariness of war, weather, and worry we tell this story again…
Because it’s our story…
We carry our weariness to God as we acknowledge that Christ...2023-12-1024 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Luke 16:19-31 | "Walls"Sermon | Luke 16:19-31 | "Walls" given by Rev. Joseph Sanford
Sifting and sorting through scripture to find rules and regulations and laws and abominations can do two things for us:
It can make us comfortable that if we just follow the letter of the Law we are in a good place no matter what kinds of walls we have in our hearts and lives.
It can help us understand a movement from a heart of rebellion to a heart of obedience.
There’s a tr...2023-11-1921 min
Grace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Matthew 18:21-35 | "Living Into Grace"Sermon | Matthew 18:21-35 | "Living Into Grace" given by Rev. Joseph Sanford
There’s a framework where people keep count—where keep score.
Framework #1 people are adding up, tracking, and maintaining a ledger that they work to keep balanced.
Balancing a financial account is being responsible…
but when it comes to people and how we live side by side…
keeping balance takes a lot of work.
Keeping balance and settling personal accounts is the opposite of relationship
It’s the...2023-11-1220 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 & Philippians 2:1-11 | ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS - 3. "The Crucified Mind"Sermon | 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 & Philippians 2:1-11 | ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS - 3. "The Crucified Mind" given by Rev. Joseph Sanford
As we open that eye and keep learning about our faith, we are led on a path that doesn’t travel upward, as we might picture it…but downward.
We may think that we are headed UP…& there is some truth to that description of it.
BUT…we are actually called DOWNWARD—to lower ourselves to the world around us—to be humble and emptied of any worldly status and pride.2023-10-1516 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | 1 Corinthians 12:12-17 & Colossians 1:15-20 | ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS - 2. "Christ the Head" (The Bantu Traditions of Ancestor and Chief)Sermon | 1 Corinthians 12:12-17 & Colossians 1:15-20 | ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS - 2. "Christ the Head" (The Bantu Traditions of Ancestor and Chief) given by Rev. Joseph Sanford
As much as any time, we need to think about this different expression and understanding—with Jesus as the Ancestor and Chief.
A way we often understand this—particularly in Paul’s image of the body—is with Jesus as Head—the word used FIVE times in the poetic hymn which gets translated: firstborn, supreme, ahead, firstborn (again), and chief.
We find the same ideas...2023-10-0817 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | Stewardship | ENOUGH 4. "Defined by Generosity"Sermon | Stewardship | ENOUGH 4. "Defined by Generosity" given by Rev. Joseph Sanford based off of "Enough: Finding Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity" by Rev. Adam Hamilton
We are conformed into the image of Jesus Christ…
The foundation of their identity is love, grace, and GENEROSITY
All of Creation and everything with which we live, work, and find joy…was a gift.
Our salvation and ability to find “the life that is life”… is a gift through Jesus Christ.
The whole thing is defined by GENEROSITY...2023-09-2423 min
Jentezen Franklin at Free ChapelDon’t Waste Your Grace | Courteney BenceGrace is not just a doctrine but a person: Jesus. It is a gift freely given through the Cross of Jesus. When you give God your weakness, His power qualifies you for your call. Grace makes all your mistakes serve your purpose instead of your shame. It allows you to be set apart. Don’t waste your grace.
Discover more at https://www.jentezenfranklin.org/?cid=JFPC
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Find Pastor Jentezen on Faceboo...2023-09-0436 minGrace UMC (Franklin, IN) Sermon PodcastSermon | "Dear Grace United Methodist Church,..."Sermon | "Dear Grace United Methodist Church,..." given by Rev. Joseph Sanford and Rev. Dr. Jenothy Irvine.
On Pastor Joe's first Sunday, he and Pastor Jenothy shared letters written that speak to the past, present, and future God has called us to as a church body.2023-07-0921 min
Franklin City Church - SermonsChosen by Grace (11.13.22)Chosen by Grace (11.13.22) by Franklin City Church2022-11-1442 min
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church FranklinThe Law of GraceThe Law of Grace by Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Franklin2022-09-2545 min
Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss#250-Anton Chaitkin - Who We Are: America’s Fight for Universal Progress, from Franklin to Kennedy.
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Guest: Anton Chaitkin
Topic: Who We Are: America’s Fight for Universal Progress, from Franklin to Kennedy.
www.antonchaitkin.com www.whowearebook.com
Bio:
Anton Chaitkin, a Historian, is the son of Jacob Chaitkin, a pro-Franklin Roosevelt lawyer who blocked some of Wall Street’s financial arrangements in their sponsorship of the Hitler regime. Anton grew up committed to justice, with a strong sense of...2022-05-131h 44
Franklin City Church - SermonsThe Glory of His Grace (05.08.22)The Glory of His Grace (05.08.22) by Franklin City Church2022-05-0947 minFranklin City Church - SermonsResting on Grace (04.03.22)Resting on Grace (04.03.22) by Franklin City Church2022-04-0442 min
Uncharted with Ines FranklinOn Marriage, Divorce, Hate, and Grace with Jim FranklinDivorce can be a tricky topic and is not often discussed with relation to your journey of faith. Between the few Bible verses that talk about it and the pain and loss that happens in the middle of one, divorce is often covered in shame, doubt, sadness, and loneliness.Today on the podcast, we have my husband, Jim, and we go into depth on marriage, divorce, pain, and God's ultimate grace. We discuss what a faith-filled marriage is called to be and what the Bible tells us about marriage and divorce. We also go into some of...2021-07-281h 01
West Franklin TalksWest Franklin Talks Romans 8, Part 1We've started a 4 week series on Romans 8 at The Church at West Franklin and today Matt and Dave dig further into this past Sunday's sermon. They'll talk about human nature and how it struggles to accept and apply God's grace and forgiveness, the mystery of God, and much more. So grab something to take notes and settle in for this episode of West Franklin Talks!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/west-franklin/message2021-06-0825 min
Franklin City Church - SermonsBy the Grace of God (4.4.21)By the Grace of God (4.4.21) by Franklin City Church2021-04-1133 minFranklin City Church - SermonsBy the Grace of God (4.4.21)By the Grace of God (4.4.21) by Franklin City Church2021-04-1133 min
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church FranklinSaying GraceSaying Grace by Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Franklin2020-11-2238 min
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church FranklinChrist's Church, Christ's Way: Trusting the Means of GraceChrist's Church, Christ's Way: Trusting the Means of Grace by Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Franklin2019-09-1550 min
Intellectualish with Jeff GraceJeff Grace about His First TV Gig w/ Jon Hamm, Early Advertising Days, Cults, and Email Hell (Interview from My Instruction Manual with Keith McArthur)This is an interview with Jeff from "My Instruction Manual" by Keith McArthur. Keith gets Jeff to open up about his first acting gig on Mad Men with Jon Hamm, being forced to take Franklin Covey organization classes at his first job in advertising, his goals for Self Obsessed, his obsession with finding the perfect email system, and the "culty" side of self help. Jeff Grace @jeffgrace Twitter @jeffgrace Instagram Keith McArthur @keithmcarthur Twitter MyInstructionManual.com Winning Resolutions My Instruction Manual Podcast Mentioned in this Episode… Franklin Covey Planner Mailstrom or Chuck Emai...2019-09-0444 min
Franklin City Church - SermonsThe Triumph of Grace (Baptism Service 10.21.18)The Triumph of Grace (Baptism Service 10.21.18) by Franklin City Church2018-10-2136 min
Franklin City Church - SermonsLeading and Living in the Grace of God (11.26.17)Leading and Living in the Grace of God (11.26.17) by Franklin City Church2017-11-2743 min
Teaching & Sermons with Ines FranklinGrace Is Not WeakPaul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Galatians 1:1-2[I was] circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee…as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. Philippians 3:5-6…intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age amon...2017-03-0426 min