The River UMC Podcasts

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:19:00 +0000

October 21, 2009

‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”
Matthew 22:36-38

Hibernation season is here. While we humans don’t technically sleep through winter, (and I bet that many of us would love to) we do have our own way of withdrawing from the world. The initial chill of autumn sends most of us outdoors to carve pumpkins and watch falling leaves, but eventually we are pulled back toward warm fireplaces and conversation. This transitional season draws us into greater contact with each other as we are closed in together for the winter. And we get to spend more time face to face with the things that really matter.

The most important things in our lives will have a heartbeat. They will be the kind that can give and receive love. Whether your family is large, small, furry or feathered you probably already know this truth; that the relationships we nurture will in turn sustain us.

This season gives us some wonderful opportunities to practice this principle. Halloween, my personal favorite, is just around the corner. I am looking forward with embarrassing enthusiasm to dressing my kids in costumes and taking them trick-or-treating. Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays that are difficult to truly celebrate alone. They beg for company and connection. That’s the nature of holiday – meaning holy day – to draw us toward what is important. To celebrate the love of God and the love of other people.

As we move into this new season, I pray that our activities and our schedules will be true reflections of what is most important to us. That we will demonstrate by our calendars the things that we really love. That we will embrace what really matters in our lives as we feel the heartbeat of the season.

Blessings,
Nancy

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Sermon Series: Bridging the Gap: Reconciling Faith and Science - Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The movie Angels and Demons tells the story of a centuries-old feud over the conflict between religion and science.

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Does it have to be this way? Do faith and science have to be at odds? Join us for sermon series that explores these questions and offers some answers that will help bridge the gap.

Sermon Series: Bridging the Gap: Reconciling Faith and Science - Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The movie Angels and Demons tells the story of a centuries-old feud over the conflict between religion and science.

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Does it have to be this way? Do faith and science have to be at odds? Join us for sermon series that explores these questions and offers some answers that will help bridge the gap.

A Time to Waste Title: Who Are You Calling Lost?

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Series: A Time to Waste

Title: Who Are You Calling Lost? The Parables of the Lost Coin and Lost Sheep

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

A Mother's Day Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Isiah 49: 14-16

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

We Love Because God First Loved Us

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 03 May 2009 17:40:00 +0000

Podcast

John 4: 13-19

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Three Simple Steps: Do Good

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Podcast

The River United Methodist Church

April 26, 2009

Series: Three Simple Steps

Title: Do Good

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Three Simple Steps: Do No Harm

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:49:00 +0000

Podcast

The River United Methodist Church

April 19, 2009

Series: Three Simple Steps

Title: Do No Harm

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

The First Day of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:28:00 +0000

Podcast

April 12, 2009

Series: The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Title: The First Day of the Week

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Body and Blood: The Last Supper

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:59:00 +0000

The River United Methodist Church

April 5, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross

Sermon: Body and Blood: The Last Supper

Audio Podcast

The Gospel of Luke records how Jesus’ “face was set towards Jerusalem.” He spent the last week of his life there, where he arrived to cheering crowds, confronted religious opposition, and gave his life on the cross. Join us as we explore the events of these crucial days. Sunday mornings at 11:00am

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Remove this cup: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +0000

The River United Methodist Church

March 29, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Scripture: Luke 22: 39-46

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross

Sermon: Remove this cup: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden

Audio Podcast

Luke 22: 39-46

39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." 41He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 43An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.[a]

45When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46"Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Denial: Peter in the Courtyard

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:36:00 +0000

The River United Methodist Church

March 22, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross

Sermon: Denial: Peter in the Courtyard

Audio Podcast

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

Giving Until It Heals: The Widows Offering

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:54:00 +0000

The River United Methodist Church

March 15, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross

Sermon: Giving Until It Heals: The Widows Offering

Audio Podcast

Luke 21:1-4

The Widow's Gift

1(A)And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury.

2And He saw a poor widow putting in (B)two small copper coins.

3And He said, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them;

4for they all out of their surplus put into the offering; but she out of her poverty put in all that she had (C)to live on."

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

When Good Religion Goes Bad: Jesus Cleanses the Temple

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Audio Podcast

The River United Methodist Church

March 8, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross

Sermon: When Good Religion Goes Bad: Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Bible Study

Come To The Cross

This study offers the opportunity and challenge to journey toward Jerusalem and the cross by exploring the traditional scripture readings designated for this important season. Wednesdays at 6:00pm starting Feb. 18.

Community Room - Patriot Bank of Georgia

Visit www.RiverUMC.org for directions

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

The Stones Will Shout: Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Audio Podcast

The River United Methodist Church
March 1, 2009

The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last Days

Sermon Series: 40 Days to the Cross
Sermon: The Stones Will Shout: Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem

The Gospel of Luke records how Jesus’ “face was set towards Jerusalem.” He spent the last week of his life there, where he arrived to cheering crowds, confronted religious opposition, and gave his life on the cross. Join us as we explore the events of these crucial days. Sunday mornings at 11:00am
March 1 - The Stones Will Shout: Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem

Bible Study
Come To The Cross

This study offers the opportunity and challenge to journey toward Jerusalem and the cross by exploring the traditional scripture readings designated for this important season. Wednesdays at 6:00pm starting Feb. 18.
Community Room - Patriot Bank of Georgia
Visit www.RiverUMC.org for directions

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

The Word of Life - Video Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Video Podcast

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12
Sermon: The Word of Life

Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to
the nations.” Then I said, “Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak,
because I am a youth.” But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am a youth, because
everywhere I send you, you shall go, and all that I command you, you shall speak.
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me,
"Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. “See, I have appointed you this day over
the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to
overthrow, to build and to plant.” The Almond Rod and Boiling Pot. The word of the
LORD came to me saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a branch of
an almond tree.” Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching
over My word to perform it.”

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

The Word of Life - Audio Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Audio Podcast

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12
Sermon: The Word of Life

Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you,And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to
the nations.” Then I said, “Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak,
because I am a youth.” But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am a youth, because
everywhere I send you, you shall go, and all that I command you, you shall speak.
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me,
"Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. “See, I have appointed you this day over
the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to
overthrow, to build and to plant.” The Almond Rod and Boiling Pot. The word of the
LORD came to me saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a branch of
an almond tree.” Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching
over My word to perform it.”

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

What's Driving You? Living Your Purpose - Audio Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Audio Podcast

Sermon Series: Secrets to the Good Life
Sermon: What's Driving You? Living Your Purpose

Romans 12:1-2; 13:11-12

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light;

Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.

What's Driving You? Living Your Purpose - Video Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:40:00 +0000

Our Living Well Series - Secrets to the Good Life

What's Driving You? Living Your Purpose:
Video Podcast

Sermon Series: Secrets to the Good Life
Sermon: What's Driving You? Living Your Purpose

Romans 12:1-2; 13:11-12

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light;

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noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Our Living Well Series-Secrets to the Good Life

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Johnson) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:45:00 +0000

The River United Methodist Church Podcast Series

Decelerate! Living Life in God's Time: Sermon podcast.