Sermons from June 2021
Why Should I Give to the Church?
As we continue our “Questions That Matter” series, we turn to the matter of giving to the church. It seems as though there are many requests for money for worthy causes: natural disasters, public service organizations, educational institutions, and many more. Why should we give to the church too? Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 (CEB)
What Does it Mean to be CALLED by God?
Our “Questions That Matter” series continues with a question about God’s call from our own Rev. John Fanestil, who experienced his unique call nurtured in the spiritual family of La Jolla UMC! Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 (CEB)
Why Is the Bible Like That?
Our “Questions That Matter” series continues with a question from Joey, age 8: “How many people wrote the Bible? And why are some stories repeated?” Great questions, Joey! We’ll take a crash course in why the Bible is the way it is, and how interpretation matters. We’re glad to have you with us as we attempt to answer. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25 (CEB)
Where do We See God?
This Sunday we begin our new series on Questions that Matter. This first week, we address a deep question that is rooted in our experience of God. As United Methodists, many of us affirm the Wesleyan Quadrilateral where we approach faith through scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. While not framed quite so succinctly, John Wesley clearly approached his own faith this way, and we can learn the importance of experiencing God. Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23, Luke 10:25-37 (CEB)