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Grand View Dubuque SermonsWhat is Your Egypt? In this two part sermon, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at both the 'traditional' Good Friday story and the story of the Exodus. This Good Friday what do you need to leave behind, like those that left Egypt in the Exodus? Jesus' death is the opportunity you may be waiting for to get rid of the old, to die to the old, to leave the old behind so that God can do something new in your life.
2023-04-0720 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsGet Hungry, Get Jesus In Week 5 of "Get Jesus: He Gets You," Rev. Tom Shinkle reminds us that true joy, contentment, and hope come from staying hungry for Jesus. In this season of Lent it is time for all of us to ask and answer the question - "Am I still hungry for Jesus and Christian Living, or am I simply grazing when it's convenient?" As we draw closer to Easter, and as we go forward, let us all stay hungry!
2023-03-2628 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsAt the Table In this second week of "Get Jesus: He Gets You" Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the video from the He Gets Us campaign that highlights Jesus welcome all at his table. Jesus' love and invitation is available to all people, that is a core concept of Christianity. But, as Pastor Tom explains, Jesus loves you so much that he doesn't let you stay the way you currently are - he calls all to a better way of living.
2023-03-0527 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsCopperheads and Arsenic As Grand View finishes up reading the Gospel of Mark as part of Grand View Reads, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at some challenging teaching from Jesus in the end of this book. What does it mean for Jesus' followers to be able to withstand snakes and poison? Rev. Tom look at this call and promise from Jesus as an invitation and reminder that with God, you can handle any of the poison and evil that is found around you in this world.
2022-10-0925 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsWith Faith, You Can Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off this new sermon series, "Big Promises," by looking at the promise of God's ability to do anything - and your ability to do anything with God. In Mark 11, Jesus teaches his disciples to speak to the mountains and they will be moved. What are the mountains in your life? And, do you believe that with faith in God YOU CAN overcome them?
2022-09-0424 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsEnding Alone This week, in "What's the Point?," Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at our call as Christians to care about people. In particular, what are we doing for those people that feel isolated and alone? How are we, as the Church, making opportunities for others to find true community and a group of Christian Friends? And, for those who are searching for this, how are you putting yourself out there to make new friends that share your faith?
2022-07-1035 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsRemembering Past & Future How do we keep our memories of people alive? We tell the stories. Rev. Tom Shinkle on this Memorial Day weekend looks at the promises and good news of the Christian faith and what the things are we should never forget. Never forget you matter, never forget Jesus died for you, never forget you belong in community, and many more. How do we keep these memories alive? Tell the stories of Jesus and the Christian Community.
2022-05-2929 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsBy Water and the Spirit Rev. Tom Shinkle preaches about the theological and historical explanation for baptism. In the end, it is about God's work in you to bring you more deeply into the family of God and a proclamation of the faith you possess. This moving sermon led into Grand View's first "Baptism Sunday" with full immersion baptism.
2022-05-2224 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsHoly Catholic Rev. Tom Shinkle continues breaking down and looking at some of the most basic, agreed upon tenants of the Christian Faith - this week with the role of the Church. In particular, what does it mean for us to be a part of a "Holy, Catholic Church" as it says in the Apostle's Creed? How does that change our actions as the church and in the world?
2022-02-2029 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsWhat do you believe? In week two of Grand View's sermon series, "I Believe," Rev. Tom Shinkle starts to dig into the basic, traditional, agreed upon beliefs of the historic Christian faith - starting with our doctrine or theology of God. Who is God? How does God relate to the world and to you individually? By looking at the creeds and scripture, we focus on God as the perfect father.
2022-01-3027 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsSoul Food Cafe: Feeding People As we look at a fresh new year ahead of us, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the teachings of Jesus from Matthew 21 and our call to be in mission and ministry in 2022. Are we producing fruit? Are we in action or are we just saying the right things? What will 2022 look like for the Christian Community we call Grand View in three locations?
2022-01-0931 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsThe Perfect Gift Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off the Advent season at Grand View with week 1 of "The Perfect Gift." Most of us can easily say we have received or attempted to give the perfect gift - but the truth is, these 'perfect gifts' don't always last. What if this year we gave perfect gifts that lasted and were useful in any season?
2021-11-2822 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsOut of Communion? Go to Nineveh On this communion Sunday, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the story of Jonah and God's desire and call to be in communion with God's people. But, as the story unfolds, we see that Jonah turns away from God and God's call and heads in his own direction. In this first week of Grand View's series on Jonah, the question is - where is God calling you to go that you may be avoiding or afraid of right now?
2021-11-0722 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsMoving Forward Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at this week's Grand View Reads scripture - Matthew 11 and Jesus call to "Come to Me all who are weary and I will give you rest." What kind of rest was Jesus talking about in this passage? And, what promise does that give to us today when we are feeling beat down, tired, and weary from the world around us?
2021-10-3126 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsPracticing Gratitude How would life look differently if we started to give thanks for the things we have instead of lament the things we don't have? How could we as Christians change the attitude in the world by being more methodical and intentional on giving thanks to God and to the people around us? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at these questions and more in week 5 of "Narrow Road Rules"
2021-10-1031 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsRoad Rule: Courtesy Rev. Tom Shinkle continues looking at the characteristics and attitudes found by Jesus followers that walk along the narrow path of life. This week, what does it mean to be courteous to one another?And, what does living courteously have to do with following Jesus? Jesus reminded us that we are to produce fruit - patience, peace, love - perhaps all included in courtesy.
2021-10-0325 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsNarrow Road Rules Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off a new sermon series at Grand View, "Narrow Road Rules." Jesus called his disciples then, and us today, to follow the narrow road that leads to life - not the wide road that leads to destruction. And, once on the road, there are rules, or expectations, that help us stay on track in following Jesus.
2021-09-1225 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsNavigating: Compass, Map, Chart Rev. Tom Shinkle continues using navigation themes to look at the importance of two Christian principles in our ability to follow after Jesus and try to live the life he has called us to. The Bible & Christian Community are essential to helping us know the way to living and to stay on the right path.
2021-09-0526 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsYour Guiding Star Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off a new season and a new sermon series by looking at navigation. What are you living and working towards, what directs your way of life? And, what are the navigational tools that help you stay on the right track? The good news for Christians is that we have a clear model in Jesus and the words of God in the bible to help guide our way.
2021-08-2925 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsAlmost Fearless In this week of "Traveling Light: Drop the Weight" Rev. Tom Shinkle builds on last week's discussion of the past by looking at our future. What fears are you living with that are stopping you from fully living into your desired future? And, most importantly, hear the good news that through Jesus and his work on the cross, your fears can be conquered so you can live again.
2021-07-1129 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsDrop the Weight of Unrealistic Expectations In times of transition we have the great opportunity to drop some of our old habits and behaviors. This week in "Traveling Light" Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the importance of checking our expectations - for ourselves, for our interactions with others, and for God. How are unrealistic expectations, especially those that you don't communicate, holding you back from fully living into the life God has called you to?
2021-06-2026 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsDrop the Weight - Travel Lightly Rev. Tom Shinkle continues the "Traveling Light" sermon series with the reminder - transition times are a great opportunity to lose some weight, to lose some baggage that you've been carrying around for too long. This week - are you currently too busy to really focus on the important things in life? Every time you say "Yes" to something, you say "No" to something else. What do you need to say "No" to so that you can better connect with your family, your Christian Community, and God?
2021-06-1329 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsTransition to Traveling Light Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off a new series at Grand View, "Traveling Light." The truth is, many of us are in a season of changes and, how we react and act through the change is how well we transition. Rev. Tom pushes Grand View in week 1 to look at the baggage we all have and to drop the weight as we transition in seasons of life. What do you need to let go of today so that your tomorrow will be better?
2021-06-0627 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsCalled to Build 2 In week 2 of "Called to Build," Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the principles for Nehemiah and his building project of rebuilding the wall - and challenges us to continue God's work of building in this world. The truth is God calls God's people and His church into action, to say to those who need to hear it - "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest."
2021-05-0928 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsSponge "If you run with the dogs you're going to get fleas." Have you heard that saying before? It points towards the importance of who you surround yourself with and what you fill your time doing. In this week of "All Out of Love," Rev. Tom Shinkle comments on our culture that seems at times to be empty, all out of love - and he challenges us to spend our time in the Christian Community so that we may be filled with love and other positive attributes, and then in turn we can go into the world and share it.
2021-04-2529 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsAll Out of Love What motivates your actions and words in your daily interactions? Rev. Tom Shinkle in week 1 of Grand View's new series, "All Out of Love," examines first what causes God to do a new thing through Jesus. What caused God to give his only son to die for our freedom and new life? And then, why do you say what you say, do what you do, think what you think, and serve in the Christian Community? Pastor Tom challenges us to make sure it's "All Out of Love.
2021-04-1825 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsRated R for Relationship with God Rev. Tom Shinkle continues the series "R-Rated Living" by looking at the importance of relationships. How can the relationships we have in our daily lives help us learn about the possibility of a healthy relationship with God? How are you communicating regularly with God through prayer this week?
2021-02-2827 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsMembership and Discipleship System In the final week of Grand View's series "Our Best Days are Ahead of Us," Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at another system that has helped Grand View be open to God's working in our midst. God has always called His people to be active, engaged, and challenged, this includes our participation in our local churches. What does it mean to give your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness? Rev. Tom breaks it down.
2021-01-2430 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsOh the Places You Will Go There's been enough talk about what 2020 has been and how it has changed things. Rev. Tom Shinkle opens a new series at Grand View - all about looking ahead at the year we have in front of us. God's mission hasn't changed, God hasn't left us, and the Christian Community still has work to do in this world. Let's start this New Year by remembering we worship the Same God - all we have to do is invite Him into our boat.
2021-01-1034 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsDon't Go Back On this Sunday following Christmas and last Sunday of 2020, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks back on the year that has been and looks forward to the year to come. What are those things you've learned in 2020 that God is asking you to hold onto? And what things are you being called to not go back to?
2020-12-2722 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsThe Son Brings Brighter Days This year it seems like, more than ever, people are searching. People are searching for fulfillment, purpose, security, normalcy...the list could go on. Rev. Tom Shinkle in Week 4 of "Finding Home" first asks the question, "What are you searching for this Christmas?" And then reminds us all that there are lights - starting with Emmanuel, God with Us - that guide us home to what we're most needing.
2020-12-2024 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsWitness to God's Presence and Provision - Becky Specht Rev. Tom Shinkle continues our series "Survivor Stories" by reminding us of the truth found in James, our resilience and patience can be grown by the trials we endure if we allow the Holy Spirit to use us. Becky Specht, a Grand View member, shares how this was true in her life through her trials with relationships, illness, and faith.
2020-11-0132 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsBe Salt in a World in Need of Saving Rev. Tom Shinkle continues to look at the Book of Acts and pair with Jesus' words to be Light and Salt. If the world around us needs more of Jesus, more salt and more light, how are helping?
2020-09-1327 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsBe Light in the Darkness Rev. Tom Shinkle continues through the book of Acts by looking at Paul's reminder of Jesus' command to be light. What can you do this week to spread more light into the darkness of our world?
2020-09-0626 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsBuilding the Boat Rev. Tom Shinkle and Grand View United Methodist Church continue the journey through the book of Acts, this week looking at Acts chapter 20. Paul in Acts and John Wesley encouraged all Christians to watch over one another in love. Rev. Tom breaks this down, looks at how the Church can benefit from it, and how we became Grand View.
2020-08-3030 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsContend for the Faith There are times in life where God calls us to do hard things. Jesus said in Mark 8, "Pick up your cross and follow me." Pastor Tom Shinkle breaks down this scripture and looks at the words in Acts 18 and challenges all of God's people to do something hard because our spiritual discipleship depends on it.
2020-08-1619 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsOn Earth as it is in Heaven What if our world wasn't defined by division? What if we focused on the power of what we can be as a community? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the power and importance of Christian Community by looking at the movie "Places in the Heart."
2020-08-0232 min
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2020-07-3106 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsReal Compassion Is there a difference between compassion and empathy? Pastor Tom Shinkle leads Grand View United Methodist Church this week to look at a popular movie, "Schindler's List", and see how compassion and empathy are different things. And as Jesus' people - we are called to Real Compassion.
2020-07-2629 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsChristmas Spirit Needed Now What can we, as Jesus' people, offer the world right now? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks back at some of our favorite Christmas movies and the work of Paul in Acts to remind us that we need and we need to share Optimism. How are you living differently today?
2020-07-1928 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsJourney to Freedom "Earn It." These iconic words from the movie "Saving Private Ryan" inspired him to a better life, but burdened him with a worry of being good enough. Rev. Tom Shinkle explains and reminds all that God never says "earn it," but instead says from the beginning "you are good enough."
2020-07-0528 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsLife's Like a Movie... Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off the new Summer Sermon Series at Grand View - "Movies of Our Life" by looking at one of his favorite movies from his teen years. How would you live differently if you truly believed that "Life's like a movie, write your own ending?"
2020-06-2122 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsChristian PPE On this first Sunday back in the building, Pastor Tom Shinkle looks at what this Resurgence is all about. Specifically, what tools has God called us to use to protect ourselves in living the Christian life.
2020-06-0726 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsResurgence Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off a new season at Grand View by looking at the story of Pentecost and God's holy wind and fire activating the church. We too are being called into action in this time of Resurgence at Grand View.
2020-05-3128 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsWe Grieve with Hope It's important to realize that we can and do feel grief in our lives, especially in tough seasons. No one should minimize that and no one should ignore that. But as Rev. Tom Shinkle remind us, we grieve differently because we have hope found in Jesus for a better future.
2020-05-1729 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsHold On Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at our current world situation in light of the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18-19. At the end of the day it is important to hold on to the promises, the hope, and truth of the Gospel - and to know God has placed you in a specific place for a specific purpose.
2020-05-1021 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsYou Can't Give What You Don't Have Rev. Tom Shinkle continues our series on Revival by looking at the need - right now - for personal revival. We know it to be true that you can't give what you don't have. So, in this time, what do you need from God so that you can go and give it to others?
2020-05-0320 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsRevival - What If? Rev. Tom Shinkle kicks off a new sermon series at Grand View called "Revival." What if this time of mitigation and lockdown was setting up the church, God's church, for a time of revival? And how does that revival need to start with each of us?
2020-04-2630 min
Grand View Dubuque SermonsActive Believers Rev. Tom Shinkle and the whole Grand View Church gather outside for an amazing Easter Celebration - perhaps the Greatest Of All Time. The message is simple, but essential - It's time for us to be active believers in Jesus and the Christian movement during these trying times.
2020-04-1222 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsOne Day at a Time Rev. Tom Shinkle continues looking at this time of uncertainty and fear and reminds us all that we have one thing for certain in front of us - we have one day. How can your life look different if you lived like you just one day at a time?
2020-04-0534 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsEveryone's Affected by This Rev. Tom Shinkle continues to look at choices in the midst of our current world situation. The truth is everyone's affected by this - the choice is how we respond.
2020-03-2935 minGrand View Dubuque Sermonsi Choose: Prepare not Panic In light of the current situation around the world, Rev. Tom Shinkle encourages God's people to respond in a different way than the rest of society. "If everyone else is running in panic, we choose to walk with God."
2020-03-1530 minGrand View Dubuque Sermonsi Choose: How to Pray Rev. Tom Shinkle continue the "i Choose" sermon series by looking at Jesus' parables and teachings on prayer. In Luke 18 Jesus asks, "What can I do for you?" How we answer tells lots about how we pray.
2020-03-0827 minGrand View Dubuque SermonsDegrees of Lostness In week 1 of "I Choose" Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the familiar story of the Prodigal Son and shows the different life choices highlighted in this story. At the end of the day, it takes us all saying - "I choose" to turn from my old ways of sin and turn to God.
2020-03-0131 min