Acts 2 Umc

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just comfort us—it empowers us. The same Spirit that raised Jesus now leads us into freedom, maturity, and new life as beloved children of God, inviting us to surrender our old ways and step into who we’re truly meant to be. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Byyhyqz-xl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/CRJ9DkorPtw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/zby1owAhLJ8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This Mother’s Day, we reflect on the truth that every person is made in the image of God. Through Mary’s story, we’re invited to reexamine the images we hold of God and consider how we might say yes to bearing Christ into the world. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1DJaSKxxg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/5s1ss2Ardfc?si=LB0gckTvCHW-d-E3) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/rUqv1D92PM0?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Following Jesus means growing up in love, truth, and maturity—not just spirituality. The Holy Spirit empowers us not for self-importance, but for self-giving, forming us into people whose lives reflect Christ through patience, kindness, and compassion. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BktU_zxgxe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/WYiSGrqWy6c) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48GkEgo3nuM&t=6s) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Easter isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning. Jesus breathes new life into us through the Holy Spirit, sending us into the world with a mission shaped by resurrection hope. As we follow Christ, we are empowered to live out God’s plan with courage, peace, and purpose. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SJ5w1Jwkxx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/vGeJLXIWyGw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/fc0bzHpmuYk) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

When Jesus was crucified, there were no Christians, no churches, and no Bible—just fear, grief, and silence. But Easter morning brought an empty tomb and a shocking truth: death doesn't get the last word. In this message, Pastor Mark explores how Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we count on. Because what God did for Jesus, he will do for us. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://subspla.sh/4m34bgz) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92GBG9KxPU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/y4TuK9KnuOc?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not with force or fanfare, but with quiet courage—riding a donkey in a bold, upside-down claim to kingship. In contrast to the vengeful rulers of the world, Jesus reveals a kingdom built on compassion, sacrifice, and the relentless love of God. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1bb1PV0ye) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58TymgZfBs) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/GIXXh7gqvrY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We are more than what we gather or build. Life is found not in bigger barns or busier schedules, but in the quiet courage to love deeply, give freely, and trust that God's care holds our future. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1q3sXipke) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/VCvDTmGIsRo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/VdSnr3RuT1c?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a world obsessed with status and comparison, Jesus invites us into a kingdom where grace defies fairness, and the last are made first. God's outrageous compassion meets us not in our worthiness but in our need, offering joy, purpose, and the surprising gift of more good work. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1_j9XXaJl) Watch the Sermon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4aZJ_G-Mlk) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/_1gpm5ayBq8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Church is like a hospital receiving people with all different stages of healing and health. Church is not a place of perfection—it is a place where we live with one another in healing love under the power of God. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkoD9Oyh1l) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/rzJGpeARsjg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/u0jNPUR3Gf0?si=5HMDokrz0GkGRzhv) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus told upside-down stories where rebellious sons were welcomed home and rich men had trouble getting into heaven. He spoke to everyday people using everyday things like money, fruit, seeds, vines, and sheep. His teachings show us what it looks like to live in the Kingdom of God, which is available right now to all people. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SJ5AIHUsyg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/WuHj3XWqs50) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/QGmpJKYZNoU?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Everyone struggles with relationships, faces temptations, and has regrets. If we want to improve our relationships, we don't have to be perfect. We just have to be open, honest, and willing to shift. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1T-rMpcJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/tHAFG3ZiqQg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/RWeLWEBm1AQ?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

It takes bravery to live in relationship. If we want our children to learn bravery, we can teach them by helping them practice, leading by example, and being part of a community that lives bravely together. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BypwLh_cyx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/8ZrGTVA2agM) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/d-Oht-Oq3zE?si=VyaJswrJsoTmpJko) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

In a busy culture, few people feel like they have time for friends, but friends are a gift from God, and when we make time for them, we can experience the support, encouragement, and joy that only friendship can bring. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkUuo0jFkg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/qATTCluc9pw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/eBqeayfzu9g?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

What kind of wake do you leave behind? As a boat creates a wake on the water, so we leave a wake behind, and we can choose whether to create a wake of chaos or of love. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1d44vbtkl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/J8SJ6vcg15Q) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/Lur12YUhO-o?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

While society reveres the powerful, God values and seeks the vulnerable. This is good news for all of us because all we will all be vulnerable at some time, and we can rest assured that when everything else leaves, God’s love remains. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1ZHqzduJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/AVAYHennkHI) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/ysI1uftp9Yw?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus doesn’t just invite us into a one-time decision. He invites us into a new way of life, and he wants us to understand that if we are going to follow him, we are going to become the most loving people on the planet. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Sy9wYJ1_Jl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/j9NFBCB9BgA) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/T3hXQ5YPG4s?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus presents us with a profound command: love your enemies. This kind of love doesn’t come naturally, and it almost seems impossible. Yet love is a journey, and we can grow into people of love simply by taking our first step. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1FvWTBvJe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/iPGD4ZUdi8g) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/TyUzIG9UTGE?si=i4t05sf-PG_k49PG) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, not more than ourselves. If we do not learn to love ourselves, we will struggle to love other people and to expand the circle beyond the people who are already inside so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkOkRd28kl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/oqg2sdIvXtg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/gfSh47JN_5o) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Jesus went headfirst into situations that other people intentionally avoided. Some might even consider Jesus’ actions reckless. The Reckless Love series begins an exciting journey of having God move us from where we were in 2024 to who we can become in 2025. Our goal is to “be love” to those around us wherever we go and in whatever season we may find ourselves. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HyT7YDEIyl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/9t3vW0G9El0) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/bVWwGVtsHZ8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

A new year brings a new opportunity for things to be different, yet we often pursue meaning and joy from things that cannot deliver. In 2025, let go of the pursuits that can't give life and seek the Jesus, the one who came so that we might have life and have it abundantly. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SyhDR6gSJg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/Pgs857azcTo) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/4o8tb0FH-3s?si=cHD_sGighqhkyZum) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)