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St. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJOnly the Good Die Young??Why does it seem like those who knowingly choose the wrong path, seem to be successful? And for those who chose wisely, struggle? Mike explains how and if that is actually true or is it our temporary perception of the situation? Let's talk about it. We all ask these questions. 2022-07-2942 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJRenew Your SpiritMany times, we can feel far from God or distant because of circumstances or even, choices we have made in life. Even though you may feel that God is far from you, know that He is always there. And sometimes, we need to take a moment to reconnect, ask for Him to do a work in our lives and spend time with Him. 2022-07-2134 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJJustice or Righteousnes?We begin a new series titled, Summer in the Psalms. Pastor Bill begins this series with some background in these ancient texts but also brings it to our current day. 2022-07-1237 min
St. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJTell Your StoryWe need to live in relationships where we share our lives with each other. What story is shaping your decisions today?2022-07-0738 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJTime to Make Room in Your LifeJust STOP and LISTEN
Make TIME for people
Be a part of the PROCESS2022-07-0525 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWho Can I Count On?God knows you.
God hears you.
God comforts you.
God forgives you.
God choses you.
God loves you. 2022-06-2828 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJKeys of the KingdomBill Yerkes, Assistant Pastor
2022-06-2131 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJDrifting through life?Jack Broomell, Director of Youth
Rarely do you drift into good habits or good situations. Usually, you have to be intentional about beginning a new habit, or routine or discipline. King David is a great example and his life has taken many turns walking in faith, making mistakes, turning away and turning towards God. 2022-06-1425 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJMovement, June 5thMike Bill, Senior Pastor2022-06-0728 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJMovement-6What do you need to do in order to be right with the Holy Spirit?
Mike Bill- Senior Pastor2022-05-3129 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhat your life produces - Eddie KeithGod gave us the fruits of the spirit. In order to produce fruit, a plant must be growing & thriving. 2022-05-2423 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFire & WindThe Holy Spirit comes in many forms. Fire and wind are two of the ways that Mike discusses with us. What does that mean for you and me?2022-05-1934 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWho do you raise?We all have a mom- good, amazing, ok, absent- moms can run the spectrum. But moms and dads are sometimes not the only people who raise us. "Your greatest contribution to the world may not be something you do, but someone you raise." - Andy Stanley2022-05-1039 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJChristianity is not a religion but a movementIt's more than rules, regulations or even entering a church building. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross started a movement throughout the world that continues today.2022-05-0333 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLet's Transform the WorldEaster wasn't the end of the story. It was just the beginning. We explore the facts surrounding the empty tomb and why it matter so much.
Easter changes EVERYTHING!2022-04-2632 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJKeep ProclaimingEaster- it may be a story you have heard about or maybe you think you know why we celebrate Easter. We invite you to listen, reach out, asking questions and know that we serve a risen Savior. 2022-04-2225 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJKeep RememberingPalm Sunday
Pastor Mike Bill
Stay for the end to hear a clip of our choir2022-04-1240 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJKeep LovingEddie Keith, Pastor of Discipleship
4/3/222022-04-0719 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJKeep ServingTo become the greatest, we must be last. 2022-03-2938 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhen the Journey Seems Endless...Keep GoingDo you ever feel like you let your "limitations" hold you back from something important? What if we focused more on being available rather than our abilities?2022-03-2141 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhen the Darkness Closes In... Keep BelievingEver feel like you just can't get out of bed because you know what the day will bring? What stresses are weighing you down today? Eddie finishes this message with a time of healing and prayer. If you have a need, we want to pray for you. Use this link & someone will be in touch https://www.discoverstjohns.org/need-help2022-03-1520 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhat's Your Story?Everyone has a story. And we tell stories all day long. But do the people around you know YOUR story? Do they know about a life transformed or how God carried you through a rough time? Talk to someone today. Share your story.2022-03-0836 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJHow Great is Our God?Do you sometimes feel like life was better in the 1950's or even back a century or so? God is bigger than what decade we live in. Mike shares some biblical truths about our culture, our choices, our lives. 2022-03-0139 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe God Who Sees YouGod sees you.
God sees further, deeper, and clearer than you and I can ever see.
2022-02-2340 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJBe Quiet & FocusDon't discount having time to just be quiet. And not every quiet time with God has to be a huge "ah ha" moment.
When you draw near to God, He draws near to you. 2022-02-1536 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJAre you in a rut?As we continue our series, Baggage, Bill talks to us about how we live inside of neuropathways in life. Have a routine that you can't seem to shake? Or a habit that you have been trying to break for years? Our faith can help us get out of those ruts. 2022-02-0835 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJBaggage- What is my real battle?Or should we ask, Who is your battle with really? We all have good & bad experiences that shape our lives. And sometimes, our reactions to someone or something are a direct result of past hurts, past experiences, past regrets. We may react sharply to someone and it had nothing to do with them but circumstances we were just in. Let's talk more about our battles and how to do not let the enemy get a foothold in our relationships.2022-02-0131 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhat Do You Want?I want a million dollars. Ok, why do you want a million dollars? It's not just the what but the why behind it. Jesus often asked His followers, What do you want from me. In asking this question, it opens up the possibility that we may just be lying to ourselves. So, what do you want, really?2022-01-1835 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhat's your Baggage?We all have past experiences that shape how we move forward in life. We all have burdens to deal with, and that can be overwhelming. Walk with us through this next sermon series, Baggage, as we talk about struggles, grief, anxiety, pain. We all have something we are going through. So, let's not do this alone. 2022-01-1140 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJReset Your ...January is that time when we can reset all kinds of things. What is it that you look to reset this January? 2022-01-0929 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Has a Name 12/26/21Eddie wraps up this sermon series called, Love Has a Name. 2021-12-2920 min
St. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Has a Name- Prince of PeaceContinuing our series through Christmas called, Love Has a Name.
Prince of Peace- Peace with God, Peace with Myself & Peace with Others2021-12-2132 min
St. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Has a Name - Everlasting FatherEarthly relationships are temporary, even the best of them. Jesus, our Messiah, our Everlasting Father, never drifts from us, never loses touch or interest in us. He is with us today, tomorrow and forever.2021-12-1434 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Has a Name- MIghty God2nd Sunday in AdventMighty God- this name of Jesus, tells everyone WHO Jesus is. He is human and He is God. 2021-12-0728 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Has a Name- Wonderful CounselorBill starts off this sermon series with Wonderful Counselor. Jesus demonstrated His love, caring and compassion for those around Him daily. What are you struggling with today? Where do you need wise counsel?2021-11-3033 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJPartnership in the GospelWhere is God leading you to lead? Today, we hear from Mike, Tina, Eddie & Bill about places to belong inside the local church. 2021-11-2337 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJGratitude & PartnershipGuest Speaker/Missionary- Josh Hallahan with Francis Asbury Society11/14/20212021-11-1631 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJOngoing GratefulnessIt's November. The month we have to be grateful for simply one day. Or is it more than that? Mike talks about living a life that is grateful and thankful every day. 2021-11-0931 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLive Not For You.Strive to do what is good for each other. We should live differently. We should act differently. 2021-11-0232 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJAre You Ready?The end times are coming. Are you ready? Eddie talks about the difference between being surprised and being caught by surprise. 2021-10-2629 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJIt's the End of the World as We Know itLet's talk about the end of the world. So many have tried to predict it and then the day comes, and well, we are still here. But there is more to it then just knowing the date & time. Mike talks to us about end times but also dealing with grief. 2021-10-1936 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJAre You Good Enough?Mike brings up some difficult topics during this message. Can we please God? Is everything permissable because we want to do it? Be challenged. Quiet your hearts to listen for a few minutes and ask yourself the question, Have you ever really asked God to come into every area of your life?2021-10-1230 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJUnshaken, Bill YerkesWhat would Paul write to the church of St. John's? Would we be unshaken by the events and situations around us or would be steadfast in our faith? 2021-10-0528 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJUnshaken, Mike Bill 9/26/21Be authenticYour character mattersKeep showing up.2021-09-2839 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJUnshakenMike begins a new series in the book of 1 Thessalonians called, Unshaken. Paul writes to the church on the foundations of how to act, teach, imitate & model the teaching of Jesus Christ. 2021-09-1932 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWhat is First?Have you lost your first love? If someone was to look at the overview of your life, what would be in that top priority spot? The goal is to not drift from your first love. 2021-09-1425 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWounds That HealJesus does not promise to make our lives perfect and without pain. There is no guarantee for no pain or suffering. His wounds bring healing to our lives. Jesus meets us in our suffering. 2021-09-0725 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments- Comparison vs. ContentmentEddie brings to light how to avoid constantly comparing our lives to someone else's and ways to focus on more helpful thought patterns. This is the final commandment and concludes our summer sermon series.2021-08-3124 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments - LiesPastor Mike brings truth about the lies we tell and what that means in our faith journey. 2021-08-3037 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments- You Shall Not StealIs it as simple as saying, "don't steal"? Or is this commandment more than that? Bill takes us into why God says don't steal. Stay tuned for a special song that goes along with our message today.2021-08-1736 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments, Mike Bill (8/8/21)Adultery. A commandment that can make a few people squirm in their seats or one that can apply to all of our relationships? This is not just a command for the married. Let's talk about this tough subject together.2021-08-1037 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments, Mike Bill (8/1/21)Thou shall not murder... or kill... Is there a difference? Most times, we think this is the easy commandment to keep. But what does Jesus say about this commandment and how we live with each other.2021-08-0132 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments, Eddie Keith (7/25/21)Honor your father & mother is the 5th commandment and most of the time it is receited when someone is not obeying. But is that really the meaning & purpose for this commandment?2021-07-2619 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments, Mike Bill (7/18/21)Thou shall keep the Sabbath... easier said than done. What is a sabbath? Is it only on Sundays? 2021-07-2038 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 Commandments, Bill YerkesJuly 11, 2021Second message in our summer series, The 10 Commandments. Bill discusses Do Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain and Have No Other Gods Before Me.2021-07-1331 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe 10 CommandmentsFirst message in the summer series, The 10 Commandments. 2021-07-0628 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJVBS Sunday 2021"Life is marked by relationships. Relationships are marked by moments. Moments are marked by those who show up." Mike Bill2021-07-0621 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLasting LegacyListen to Mike, Bill & Eddie share their hearts about fatherhood and faith. "Life is marked by relationships. Relationships are marked by moments. Moments are marked by those who show up." - Mike Bill2021-06-2247 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe Power of a Shadow Jack BroomellJack shares about how much we impact the people around us- positive or negative. What kind of person do you want to be? God is ready to do a mighty work in you. 2021-06-1527 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJYour Real PerspectiveIt's all about perspective. We often look for God in the monumental but He wants to meet us in the mundane.2021-06-0832 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJUnder PressureEddie talks about the pressures of life and how we handle, or not handle them. Who is ultimately in charge? And what steps can you take to relieve that pressure or stress in your life?2021-06-0129 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJRedeeming TimeTime. It's the one thing we cannot make more of. We get 24 hours each day. What will you do with your time today?2021-05-2535 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJGod's ScorecardContent. Finding contentment takes work. Contentment- the "Theology of Stuff"- Enjoy it, don't focus on it.-Use it, don't hide it.-Share it, don't compare it.2021-05-1836 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJI Will Trust, Sharon Rattay- speakerTrust is a superpower! And trust goes hand-in-hand with patience. Sharon brings examples of super heroes in the Bible and in today's world as we learn to trust God's timing, plan and purpose. 2021-05-1131 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJBuilding Healthy HabitsMike Bill continues the sermon series, Finding My Way. Today's message gives some practical tips on how to effectively begin or to begin again. 2021-05-0438 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJSetting Priorities, Bill YerkesWe all have priorities. It is just how we plan them out or not plan them. 2021-04-2738 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFinding My WayMike talks to us today about change. We all know how much change has happened over just the last year. And one thing we can count on is that more change is coming. But how we walk through change and be intentional to find the joy, not happiness, determines how we handle new and difficult things. 2021-04-2039 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFailure Does Not Define You, Eddie KeithPeter. He denied Jesus three times. Jesus knew this would happen. And He still said "Follow me". Failure happens but what we do with it matters. And then we move on. Eddie walks us through God's word and discusses "The Rock" that Peter became. 2021-04-1221 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJJesus, He is RisenEaster Sunday- what makes this so important? What is it all about, anyway? 2021-04-0621 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJJesus, Our Way to Victory Mike BillMike asks a question, towards the end of this message, that puts us into the story of Easter. How would you have reacted to the events that led up to the cross? What does this mean for your life today? 2021-03-3038 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJJesus, Our Way Out of ExileMike takes us back to the Exodus as we look to the events of the cross. 2021-03-2543 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJJesus, Our RedeemerBill talks to us today about Jesus, the redeemer. The cross of Christ changed everything for the lives of everyone. 2021-03-1633 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJHow do I access God?Sacrifice is something that can mean so many different things. In the Old Testatment, there were animal sacrifices that could help cover sin. The New Testament shows how Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice. Mike and Bill take some time to discuss what sacrifice means in our daily lives2021-03-0941 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe Way to Belong, Mike BillWhether you have known the story of the cross for 50 years or are just hearing it for the first time today, the message of the cross is that it is a relationship. It is personal. God wants to be in relationship with you. Mike takes us through what salvation means and then he and Eddie have a time of discussion as they apply it to our everyday lives. 2021-03-0241 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJThe Way of the Cross, Mike BillMany know the story of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many have not heard why it is the most recognized symbol in the world. This sermon series will discuss the cross, the meanings, the impact it has on our world and on our lives.2021-02-2339 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove One Another, Mike BillWe wrap up the Life Together series discussing Love One Another. Mike discusses an important question to ask yourself, 'What does love require of me?' 2021-02-1631 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife Together, Eddie KeithServing one another sounds like it is an easy thing to do. God calls us to serve one another. Eddie talks to us today about who is "one another" and how do we serve them. 2021-02-0921 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife Together, Mike Bill 1/31/21How do we forgive? Is it only the big things or do we need to focus on those little things that build up? Mike takes us through 3 steps to focus on as we identify who we need to forgive and how to do it. 2021-02-0338 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife Together, Bill Yerkes 1/24/21Encourage One Another- seems like an easy one but real encouragement takes thought, sincerity, honesty and love. God ordained encouragement to be a vital part of life. And the scriptures are FILLED with encouragement. 2021-01-2641 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife Together, Mike Bill 1/17/2020We are in the second week of this sermon series, Life Together. Mike talks to us about how to honor one another. How do we honor others above ourselves? And why do we need to do that?2021-01-1937 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife Together, Mike BillToday, we begin a new sermon series, Life Together. Especially over the last couple months, and even weeks, we need to be connected in caring, nurturing & faithfilled relationships. This series will take us through some of the "One another" statements that Jesus gave to us. 2021-01-111h 05St. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWe Need a Little Christmas, Bill YerkesThe Innkeeper gets a bad name in the Christmas story for not having any room for Jesus' birth. Bill talks to us today about how we can be the innkeeper, if we aren't careful. 2020-12-0830 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLife After 2020, Bill YerkesWe are all well aware of the difficulties, hardships and changes that the year 2020 brought. But now what? How do we move on from here? Bill talks to us today about having a Kingdom Focus on ministry, our lives, our families and our friends. 2020-11-1035 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJGod Moments, Pastor Bill YerkesThere are times when God intervenes in miraculous ways. There is just no way to explain what happened other than God stepped in. He is still in the business of doing miracles. 2020-10-0630 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJYield: Go Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorWhat does it mean to GO? When the Holy Spirit tells you to go, He means go but also to DO! 2020-06-1527 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJSUPERNATURAL: The Acsension Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorJesus laid out the plan for establishing a Kingdom culture with his disciples and for us. What would earth look like if we allowed the Holy Spirit to move within our lives and the world around us? When we feel limited - we are limitless! Where we feel superficial- we are supernatural!2020-04-1928 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJSUPERNATURAL - Darkness Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorThere were recorded events during the crucifiction of Jesus Christ that can be explained by science and some that are simply, miraculous. It is recorded that darkness fell over the land for 3 hours. Maybe God is trying to get your attention today. What darkness are you facing right now? 2020-03-1628 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJRespond Respectfully, Bill YerkesAnger has a way of bringing out the worst in people and if we are honest, with ourselves. God calls us to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Everyone needs to be heard & understood. 2020-02-1832 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJWaitin' for the Light to Shine - Assistant Pastor, Bill YerkesSimeon anxiously awaits the arrival of the one who is coming to save the world. Jesus IS the Salvation promised by God2019-12-1730 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJOrganic Jesus; the Source Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorJohn 6Jesus doesn't give us the bread, He IS the Bread. We need to depend on Him for our day to day needs. Read 2 Cor. 3:12-18 2019-10-0836 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFinding Your Place in God's Story: Circumcision Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorBe bold, be brave, be blamelessCircumcision is a sign of the covenant between people & God. This covenant is becoming more personal than just an oath or promise. 2019-08-0930 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFinding Your Place in God's Story - Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorAbraham didn't make all the right choices. Even when God told him exactly what to do. But God still worked through Abraham and that gives us hope, as we certainly haven't always made the best choices in our lives. 2019-07-1731 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJGrow Sermon Series : Vine & the Branches Bill Yerkes. Assistant PastorThere is much to learn as we look at a vine & it's branches. The closer you stay to the True Vine, the healthier you will be. God is the true vine and we need to draw from that source on a daily basis. 2019-06-1235 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJOften Overlooked but Hand-Picked by God, Tina Yerkes Dir. of CommunicationsWe can often feel overlooked on a daily basis. God tells us over and over again how much we have been lovingly hand-picked by God and we all have a purpose. 2019-05-1622 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Ran Red: Thomas Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorAfter the resurrection, why was Thomas not in the room when Jesus appeared to the other disciples? What could have kept him from being there? Jesus made it a point to be there for Thomas and his questions. 2019-05-0136 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLove Ran Red: The Thief on the Cross Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorLuke 23:32-43Two thieves were next to Jesus on the cross and they had a choice to make. Life or death? We all have that same choice. Jesus offers everyone the same grace that was offered to the pentiant thief - to be with the Creator of the World in paradise. 2019-04-0932 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJBlindsided: Self-Centeredness Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorSelf-centered people pre-occupied with oneself and ones affairs. They tend to give more glory to themselves than to God. And they have no reason to put their trust in God because they only trust themselves. We all have moments, or for some, longer, of times of being self-centered. But it is how we continue to live that makes a difference2019-01-2337 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJLet Every Heart Prepare Him Room, Assistant Pastor Bill YerkesGod sent the best gift He could every imagine for us, His Son. It is our choice to accept this free gift. A gift without expectations or strings attached.2018-12-2132 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJDevoted: Journey of Faith - Bill Yerkes, Assistant PastorTake a look at 3 examples of devoted followers: Abraham (Gen. 22:1-14), Mary (John 12:1-8) & Paul (Phil. 3:7-14)What does it take to ve completely devoted? Where can I grow in the area of my devotion? How can I demonstrate my devotion? 2018-11-0631 minSt. John's United Methodist Church - Turnersville NJFrom This Day On, Speakers Bill & Tina YerkesMarriage and the Church, how do they work together and what does it say about our other relationships and our heavenly Father. 2018-06-1434 min