Crossroads At Boone United Methodist Church

from Matthew 21:23-32 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 16, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Authority”"

from Matthew 21:12-17 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 9, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Cleansing of the Temple”"

from Matthew 6:16-18 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(March 2, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Fasting”"

from Genesis 1:31-2:3 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 23, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Sabbath”"

from Romans 12:1-2 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 16, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed”"

from Acts 4:32-37 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(February 9, 2025) “Stewardship: Generosity of the Gospel”"

from 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much … Continue reading "(February 2, 2025) “Stewardship: Giving Everything”"

from Joshua 24:14-18 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 26, 2025) “Stewardship: As An Act of Devotion”"

from Genesis 28:10-22 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 19, 2025) “Because We Still Care: An Act of Worship”"

from Luke 3:15-18, 21-22 On this the “Baptism of the Lord” Sunday we are invited to consider the significance of the baptism of Jesus. What was Jesus stepping into in stepping in to the waters of the Jordan? What was so compelling about the invitation and challenge of John? What does this mean for us … Continue reading "(January 12, 2024) “Follow. Remember. Go…”"

from Matthew 2:1-12 While there is little detail (other than what Matthew records) that is known about the Magi, the fact that he records this visit from these strangers in his Gospel account invites us to lean in, to consider our own journey, to consider what we are in pursuit of…and to consider what might … Continue reading "(January 5, 2025) Epiphany Sunday- “Better”"

from Luke 2:22-38 w/ Patti Connelly

from Luke 2:1-7 As familiar as the Christmas Story is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this world-changing moment in time that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same story? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but we are … Continue reading "(December 24, 2024-Christmas Eve) “In Those Days…for This Day”"

from Luke 2:8-20 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 22, 2024) “Advent: Peace and Proclamation”"

from Luke 1:26-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 15, 2024) “Advent: Humility and the Advent of Love”"

from Luke 1:67-80 *Christmas Cantata Combined worship gathering As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already … Continue reading "(December 8, 2024) “Advent: The Faith of Silent Waiting”"

from Luke 1:5-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 1, 2024) “Advent: Hope”"

from Habakkuk 3:16-19 When things are going well rejoicing can feel as natural as breathing…but what about when the challenges and the pain of life come? Where does rejoicing go? Is it possible to rejoice when life’s challenges come? Is there value in rejoicing during difficult seasons? Most importantly, is there REASON for rejoicing when … Continue reading "(November 24, 2024) “Yet I Will Rejoice”"

from Matthew 5:3-16 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 17, 2024) “Being Church Together: Our Witness”"

from Philippians 2:1-14 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 10, 2024) “Being Church Together: The Power of Humility”"