dailyreflections's Podcast

Today's sermon calls us to be filled with joy at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Christ entered the human sphere to save us and make us fully alive again.  His death restores the possibility of relationship with God once again and if we respond to his grace and receive it into our hearts we are united with God in Christ.  Thanks for listening.  May God bless and inspire you as you listen!

This is the Christmas Eve message from Fairhope United Methodist Church.  Pastor Eli challenged us to see Jesus for who he is and not let the culture define our understanding of Christ.  Jesus came to save us, to equip His church to reach the world, and to establish His Kingdom in human hearts.  Thanks for listening and may God bless you as you celebrate and remember the birth of Christ!

Today's sermon address the issue of spiritual quest.  The song asks a question, "What child is this who...?"  The question is one of identity.  Throughout the Bible we encounter people seeking Jesus.  God honors the spiritual curiosity and desire of those who seek him.  What are you seeking this Christmas...a few more gifts under the tree or the soul-satisfying love of Jesus Christ that will never fail you, leave you, or change on you?  Thanks for listening and may God bless you!

Today's sermon is the third in our Advent series.  We've been looking at the rich theological treasury of the hymns of Christmas, unpacking them to discover the depth of meaning contained in these familiar words.  If you're interested in expanding your experience of this message you can participate in a daily spiritual formation journal that follows along with the themes of each Sunday's message by going to the Discovery Journal on-line.  Thanks for listening and God bless!

Today's sermon introduces us to several different biblical names/titles for Jesus.  No one in history has been given more names/titles than Christ.  This week's hymn calls us to remember the ways in which these names reflect our experiences with Christ in relationship.  Thanks for listening and may you have a blessed Advent season.

To expand the impact of these sermon podcasts we have created a daily spiritual formation experience as a companion to assist listeners in applying and integrating the message into their daily lives of faith.  For a daily spiritual experience that includes a brief commentary, a daily scripture reading, and a series of thought provoking and spiritually engaging questions go to: Discovery Journal online.

Today's message begins our Advent series.  This year we will be looking at the theology of the hymns of faith we sing during Advent.  Each week we will look closely at a specific Advent hymn and mine it for its rich, theology and worshipful content.  Listen each week and then join us for a Monday through Friday journaling experience by downloading the weekly Faith & Life Discovery Journal at: www.discoveryjournal.wordpress.com.  God bless you and thanks for listening.