Hampton United Methodist Church

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:31-46

New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 4:7-16

Second Lesson: 1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 20:1-16

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 19:27-30

Matthew 19:23-26

The message is the first in a series. The story of a rich young man in search of eternal life presents us with a story to discover the promise of eternal life available to all of us...but, it comes with a cost.

This message explores the controversial teaching of Titus 2 with the intent of better understanding the the influence members of a community of faith can have upon one another.

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18:21-22

The sister of Moses, quietly possibly, plays the most influential role in her brother's early life. What might she have to teach us about "stepping out and speaking up?"

Why the convictions of our heart set us up to be a person of incalculable influence?

Our reading from Exodus 1 introduces us to two extremely influential women. While they may not be given the credit they should, Shiphrah and Puah (the Hebrew midwives) would play an influential role in the life of Moses and, therefore, an invaluable role in the history of Israel!

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 15:10-20

Our conversation around the Parable of the Sower concludes with a reading of Jesus' explanation of the parable. We are reminded to "see" and "hear" the proclamation of Jesus so that we may better understand the kingdom of God! And, we encourage to acknowledge our reception and response to the proclamation will have an effect upon our understand!

We are blessed to see and hear the secrets of the kingdom...

Understanding the secrets of the kingdom is a gift from God given to those who have chosen to receive and respond to the proclamation of Jesus.

Jesus encourages the crow to "see" and "hear" the parable of the sower so they might come to a greater understanding of his proclamation of the kingdom.

The message, "You're Welcome," considers the meaning of Christian Hospitality.

Allowing our blessings to become our burdens is easily done. Our message, "The Outstretched Hand," encores us to not only to protect our blessings from becoming our burdens, but to allow God to reveal the blessings hidden within our burdens. A message on Matthew 12:9-14