Hampton United Methodist Church

A comforting reminder of the presence of God in the mist of our struggles.

John 14:25-31

John 7:37-39

Matthew 17:14-21

Have you ever wondered what a cucumber plant could teach us about the Christian community? Well, take a moment to listen to this past week's message, Together, and learn how an intertwining our life can help us grow to a greater exposure of the Son. 

Gospel Lesson: John 20:19-23

An Easter Message on Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew 27:38-44 How might that taunting of the two bandits be similar to our mocking of Jesus? Might we mock Jesus when we claim him to be the Christ, but attempt to control his presence in our life?

Matthew 27:32-37-- A chance encounter with a Jesus offers Simon an opportunity to offer strength when Jesus was at his weakest. Simon carried the cross of Jesus to Golgotha, but following Jesus would lead Simon in a new way (a newness of life).

Matthew 26:69-75 -- How might your "convenient abandonment" of Jesus withhold the gospel from those individuals most in need of discovering God's love?

Matthew 26:47-56 -- This sermon series is influence by the book, On the Road to the Cross, by Rob Burkhart. His book is an especially good read during the Season of Lent. Go check it out!!

Matthew 26:1-13 -- This sermon series is influence by the book, On the Road to the Cross, by Rob Burkhart. His book is an especially good read during the Season of Lent. Go check it out!!

Matthew 7:28-29 Jesus astounds the crowds, because he taught with authority.

Beyond a life of blessing, beyond a life of value, beyond a life of purpose, Jesus teaches his disciples to choose his way and discover a life of meaning.

Before offering a single instruction, Jesus reinforces the value of the disciples and proclaims their purpose!

Before declaring a single demand, Jesus conveys his authority to proclaim the Word of God. And, the first word he issues is "blessed!" While following the way of Jesus may lead to an unfavorable situation from the perspective of the world, God declares it blessed! God declares you blessed!

You cannot begin to depend on God until you first accept everything does not depend on you. Matthew 4:12-23

What do you want? The question Jesus puts before all of us...

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 3:13-17

Gospel Lesson: John 15:1-11