Southeast Colorado Reflections Of Faith

This week we conclude the season of Easter with a look at a prayer Jesus lifted up for believers and unity. Our scripture in focus is John 17:20-26.

This week we take a look at John 14:23-29 and in honor of Memorial Day, consider our legacy as Christians and what we are passing on to those who follow after us.

This week we take a look at John 10:22-30, and examine our experience and connection with Christ. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This week we take a look at John 20:19-31, where Jesus appears to the disciples and Thomas. We note the struggles of doubt, fear, and anxiety, but also take note of God is with us in those moments. This week's recording is from McClave UMC.

On this Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! We conclude our series on the Apostle's Creed focusing on 'the resurrection and the life everlasting." Our scripture in focus is John 20:1-18 and Ezekiel 37:1-14. This recording is from McClave UMC. Recordings from Wiley will resume soon. 

This short sermon is from the Maundy Thursday worship service from the McClave Church on April 18, 2019. The scripture in focus is John 13:1-17 and 31-35. The scripture reminds us of the command to love one another and through Jesus's actions we see the call to serve and follow God.

This week we continue our series on the Apostle's Creed, focusing on the line "the forgiveness of sins." Our scripture in focus is Romans 5:12-21, and for the recording I modified the read portion of scripture slightly. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This week we continue our Lenten series on the Apostle's Creed, where we examine the line "the communion of saints." The sermon is centered on Hebrews 12:1-3, but I did read a bit more to help set the context of the passage. Also, Matthew 5:13-20 is referred to as well as it was the Gospel reading for this week. This week's recording is from McClave UMC.

This week we continue our Lenten series with the Apostle's Creed. We come to the statement on the the church, specifically, the Holy Catholic Church. What does that mean for us? Our focus scriptures are Acts 4:32-37 and Matthew 28:16-20. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This week we continue our look at the Apostle's Creed. Our focus is the Holy Spirit, with the scriptures to reflect on being from Acts 3:1-10 and John 14:15-27. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This week we continue our Lenten series using the Apostle's Creed as a guide for our spiritual examination and growth. This week we focus on Jesus Christ, with Isaiah 43:1-7 and John 1:1-14 as our scriptures. This recording is from Wiley UMC.

This week we begin a new Lenten sermon series based on the Apostle's Creed. We focus on the first line of "I believe in God the Father Almighty" Our scriptures this week are Genesis 1:1-5 and 1 John 4:7-13. This recording is from Wiley UMC.

This week we begin a new Lenten sermon series based on the Apostle's Creed. We focus on the first line of "I believe in God the Father Almighty" Our scriptures this week are Genesis 1:1-5 and 1 John 4:7-13. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This week's sermon is centered on Luke 9:28-36, which is the story of the Transfiguration. This recording is from Wiley UMC.

This week's sermon is centered on Luke 9:28-36, which is the story of the Transfiguration. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This sermon is centered on Luke 6:27-38, focusing on living together as a people of faith particularly by embracing forgiveness. This recording is from McClave UMC.

This sermon is centered on Luke 6:27-38, focusing on living together as a people of faith particularly by embracing forgiveness. This recording is from Wiley UMC.

This week's sermon is centered on the Sermon on the Plain from Luke 6:17-26, with a focus on empathy and compassion. Quick note: I was unable to be in worship due to the illness, so the audio comes from a recording of the sermon I took on Thursday February 14th for another project and for my preparation. Don't worry, I am feeling much better.

This week we look at being transformed and finding the new life in Christ. How does that change us? The scripture in focus is Luke 5:1-11. This week's recording comes from McClave United Methodist Church in McClave, Colorado.

This week we look at 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and consider the love that Paul writes about here. This is a passage of scripture that is important to consider in all of our relationships, especially when we find ourselves struggling to be connected with one another. This week's recording comes from the Wiley United Methodist Church.